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 6h 03m 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:184.16:16-0.16:17-0.16:227:55Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:505.21:204.07:130.17:180.16:217:56Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:504.92:244.08:160.28:250.36:207:57Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:524.73:274.09:200.39:350.46:197:58Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:524.64:274.110:190.210:380.46:187:58Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:484.45:224.311:100.211:330.46:177:59Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:414.36:134.411:570.26:168:00Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:304.27:004.512:250.412:400.26:158:01Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:164.17:424.71:120.41:200.26:158:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:574.08:204.71:560.41:570.26:148:02New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:343.98:554.72:360.42:310.36:138:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:093.89:294.73:140.43:060.36:128:04New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:443.710:044.73:520.53:410.46:118:05New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:203.610:434.64:320.54:180.56:118:05Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:023.511:264.65:140.54:590.56:108:06Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:493.55:580.55:440.66:098:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:134.512:413.56:440.66:340.76:088:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:034.51:383.67:350.57:310.76:088:08First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:584.42:383.78:300.58:370.76:078:09First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:574.43:384.09:270.39:440.66:078:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:554.44:344.410:190.110:440.46:068:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:504.45:294.711:07-0.111:410.16:058:11Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:454.46:225.111:55-0.36:058:12Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:404.47:145.512:370.012:44-0.56:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:334.48:045.71:32-0.21:33-0.66:048:13Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:234.48:535.82:25-0.32:23-0.66:048:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:134.39:435.83:17-0.33:13-0.66:038:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:054.310:365.64:10-0.34:06-0.46:038:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:024.211:325.45:04-0.25:02-0.36:028:16Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:014.15:58-0.15:590.06:028:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:295.11:004.06:520.06:570.26:028:17Third Quarter31Mon
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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