Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:52 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 47m at 1:33 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:565.05:124.311:120.111:16-0.46:595:03Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:485.36:054.312:06-0.17:005:03Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:385.66:564.312:05-0.512:59-0.27:015:02New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:275.87:454.312:55-0.61:50-0.37:015:02New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:165.88:364.31:45-0.62:42-0.37:025:02New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:085.79:314.22:37-0.53:36-0.37:035:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:035.510:314.23:33-0.44:30-0.27:045:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:005.311:314.14:30-0.25:24-0.17:055:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:565.05:290.16:190.07:055:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:324.212:544.76:310.37:170.17:065:03First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:334.21:524.57:370.58:150.17:075:03First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:334.32:494.28:440.69:100.17:085:03First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:294.43:434.19:440.69:580.17:085:04Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:214.54:343.910:380.610:430.27:095:04Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:104.65:243.811:280.511:260.27:105:04Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:564.76:113.712:150.57:105:05Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:394.86:533.712:080.312:590.57:115:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:184.87:323.612:470.31:390.57:115:05Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:544.88:093.61:250.42:170.57:125:06Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:304.88:453.62:020.42:560.57:125:06Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:064.79:243.52:390.43:360.57:135:07Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:444.710:083.63:200.54:160.47:135:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:264.610:563.64:030.54:580.47:145:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:114.511:473.84:510.65:410.37:145:08Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:594.45:420.66:270.37:155:09Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:414.012:514.36:400.77:180.27:155:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:394.21:494.27:470.78:130.17:155:10Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:384.52:484.18:530.59:06-0.17:165:11Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:354.83:474.19:530.49:58-0.27:165:12Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:315.14:464.110:510.210:50-0.47:165:12Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:275.45:444.111:480.011:43-0.47:175:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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