Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 13m at 8:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:29 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:064.78:203.91:450.32:240.46:325:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:394.78:533.72:190.33:020.46:325:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:144.79:303.62:530.43:430.56:335:17Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:544.610:133.63:310.54:260.56:345:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:394.611:043.54:140.55:130.56:355:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:304.55:010.66:030.66:365:14Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:003.512:264.55:550.66:590.56:375:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:033.61:274.56:590.67:590.46:385:13Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:073.82:294.58:100.68:570.26:395:12Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:084.13:274.69:150.49:480.06:405:11Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:044.54:234.610:140.110:37-0.36:415:11Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:594.95:184.611:10-0.111:26-0.56:425:10Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:525.36:114.712:06-0.36:435:09New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:425.67:014.612:15-0.612:59-0.46:445:09New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:315.87:504.61:03-0.71:51-0.46:455:08New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:195.88:394.41:51-0.72:42-0.46:455:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:095.79:324.32:41-0.53:35-0.36:465:07Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:035.510:294.13:33-0.44:29-0.16:475:06Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:585.211:274.04:28-0.15:220.06:485:06Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:544.95:240.16:170.26:495:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:263.912:504.76:230.47:150.36:505:05First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:263.91:484.57:270.68:140.36:515:05First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:264.02:444.38:330.79:080.36:525:04First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:214.13:374.29:320.69:560.36:535:04Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:124.34:274.010:250.610:400.26:545:04Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:014.45:154.011:140.611:210.26:555:03Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:464.66:013.912:000.56:565:03Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:284.76:423.812:000.212:430.56:575:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:064.87:203.812:380.31:230.46:575:03Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:424.87:553.71:140.32:020.46:585:03Full Moon30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659084)

Common Questions About Southport, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southport, NC today?

Slack tide in Southport, NC is approximately 11:24 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Southport, NC?

Southport, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Southport, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Southport, NC?

Tide predictions for Southport, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Southport, NC?

Tide data for Southport, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659084.

What is the moon phase in Southport, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southport, NC is First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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