Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 7:52 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 1:33 am (4.6 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 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:374.35:554.411:440.37:316:19Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:264.76:444.512:060.012:350.17:326:18Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:135.17:314.512:50-0.21:26-0.17:336:17New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:595.48:164.51:34-0.42:16-0.37:346:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:445.69:024.52:18-0.53:05-0.37:356:15New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:315.79:514.43:05-0.63:57-0.37:366:15Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:235.79:464.22:55-0.53:51-0.36:375:14Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:205.510:464.13:49-0.44:47-0.16:385:13Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:195.311:494.04:46-0.25:440.06:395:12Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:205.15:470.06:440.16:405:11First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:534.01:224.86:530.27:490.26:415:11First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:594.12:244.78:040.48:510.16:415:10First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:014.23:224.59:110.49:450.16:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:584.44:164.410:100.410:330.06:435:09Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:514.55:074.211:040.411:180.06:445:08Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:404.75:554.111:530.36:455:08Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:244.86:394.012:000.112:390.36:465:07Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:044.87:183.912:390.11:210.46:475:07Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:404.87:553.81:150.22:000.46:485:06Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:154.88:303.71:500.32:380.46:495:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:514.79:073.62:260.43:180.56:505:05Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:284.69:483.53:030.53:590.56:515:05Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:104.610:343.43:440.64:420.66:525:04Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:564.511:263.44:280.65:270.66:535:04Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:454.45:170.76:150.66:545:04Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:203.512:364.36:110.87:080.56:555:04Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:183.71:324.37:130.88:030.46:555:03Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:173.92:304.38:200.78:550.26:565:03Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:124.23:254.29:220.59:430.06:575:03Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:054.64:184.310:170.310:29-0.26:585:03Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:42 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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