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 1h 29m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:115.09:313.82:460.23:420.27:175:14Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:545.010:223.93:320.24:260.17:175:15Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:424.911:174.14:220.25:110.07:175:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:344.75:160.35:580.07:175:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:144.312:284.66:150.46:50-0.17:175:17Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:144.51:284.47:220.47:48-0.17:175:18Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:164.72:314.28:320.48:47-0.27:175:19Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:175.03:324.19:370.39:43-0.37:175:20Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:165.24:334.010:370.210:38-0.37:175:20Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:145.35:334.011:360.111:33-0.47:175:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:105.56:294.112:320.07:175:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:015.57:204.112:27-0.31:240.07:175:23New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:495.58:084.11:19-0.32:120.07:175:24New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:345.38:554.12:08-0.22:590.07:175:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:205.19:444.12:56-0.13:440.07:165:26Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:064.910:344.13:450.14:280.17:165:27Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:524.611:244.14:330.35:110.27:165:28Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:394.45:220.55:540.37:155:29Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:134.112:264.16:130.76:400.47:155:30First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:054.11:163.97:100.87:300.47:155:31First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:594.22:113.78:120.98:230.57:145:32First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:534.23:053.69:120.99:150.57:145:33First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:454.33:583.510:060.910:030.57:135:34Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:364.54:513.510:570.810:490.47:135:35Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:254.65:413.511:460.711:350.37:125:36Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:124.76:273.612:320.67:125:37Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:544.97:093.812:200.21:140.47:115:38Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:335.07:483.91:030.11:540.37:115:39Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:115.18:284.11:460.02:340.17:105:40Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:505.19:124.32:300.03:150.07:095:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:335.010:024.43:17-0.13:58-0.17:095:41Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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