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 4h 20m at 7:52 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:073.44:414.310:120.611:060.86:467:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:013.55:344.411:040.611:550.76:467:36Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:543.66:234.611:520.46:477:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:433.87:094.712:410.512:400.36:487:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:284.07:504.81:240.41:250.26:487:32New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:094.28:294.92:040.22:090.06:497:31New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:484.59:064.92:420.02:53-0.16:507:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:284.79:464.83:21-0.13:39-0.16:507:28New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:124.910:304.74:01-0.34:28-0.16:517:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:025.011:204.54:45-0.35:20-0.16:527:25Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:575.15:33-0.36:150.06:527:24Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:164.312:555.16:24-0.27:140.26:537:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:154.11:575.07:21-0.18:200.36:547:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:213.93:035.08:270.09:300.46:547:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:293.94:084.99:370.110:360.36:557:18Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:343.95:095.010:420.011:340.26:567:17Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:354.16:075.011:410.06:577:15Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:334.27:005.012:280.112:37-0.16:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:254.47:484.91:180.01:29-0.16:587:13Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:104.58:304.82:020.02:170.06:597:11Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:524.69:104.62:420.03:000.16:597:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:314.69:484.43:200.03:420.27:007:08Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:104.610:274.23:570.14:240.37:017:07Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:514.511:083.94:340.25:070.47:017:06Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:344.411:523.75:120.45:510.57:027:04Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:204.45:530.56:380.77:037:03Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:393.61:104.36:380.67:300.87:037:01Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:313.42:054.27:290.78:300.97:047:00Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:313.43:044.28:300.89:330.97:056:59Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:323.44:024.29:340.810:290.87:066:57Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:03 am — 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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