Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 8:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 2:14 pm (4.4 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:164.88:303.71:500.32:410.46:595:03Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:514.89:073.62:260.33:220.47:005:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:304.89:513.63:060.44:050.47:015:02Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:154.810:433.63:500.44:500.47:025:02Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:054.711:393.74:400.45:370.37:025:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:594.65:340.56:280.37:035:03Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:393.912:564.66:360.57:250.27:045:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:414.11:574.57:450.58:230.07:055:03Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:434.52:584.48:530.49:17-0.27:065:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:414.83:564.49:550.210:09-0.47:065:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:375.24:544.410:530.011:00-0.57:075:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:325.45:504.311:50-0.111:52-0.67:085:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:255.76:444.312:45-0.27:085:04New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:155.87:344.312:43-0.61:37-0.37:095:04New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:035.78:234.31:33-0.52:27-0.27:105:04New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:525.69:144.22:23-0.43:18-0.27:105:05Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:425.410:074.13:14-0.24:08-0.17:115:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:335.111:024.04:060.04:570.07:125:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:244.811:574.04:590.25:460.17:125:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:154.65:520.56:360.27:135:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:524.01:084.36:500.77:290.37:135:07First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:484.02:024.17:530.88:230.47:145:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:434.12:553.98:540.89:130.37:145:08First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:354.33:473.89:500.89:580.37:145:09Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:244.44:373.710:410.710:420.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:124.55:263.711:290.711:250.37:155:10Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:584.76:123.612:160.67:165:10Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:404.86:543.712:060.312:590.57:165:11Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:194.97:333.712:470.31:400.47:165:12Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:554.98:103.71:260.22:190.47:165:12Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:325.08:473.72:050.23:000.37:175:13Full Moon31Thu
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 5:17 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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