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 4h 03m 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:495.58:094.41:20-0.42:10-0.27:085:42New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:355.48:594.52:12-0.42:57-0.37:075:43New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:225.29:494.53:03-0.33:43-0.27:075:44Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:104.910:404.53:54-0.14:28-0.27:065:45Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:584.611:314.54:450.15:12-0.17:055:46Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:464.35:360.45:560.17:045:47First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:224.412:354.06:290.66:440.37:035:48First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:154.41:293.77:280.87:380.47:025:49First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:104.32:253.68:310.98:350.57:025:50First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:064.33:223.59:310.99:290.57:015:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:004.44:163.410:250.910:190.57:005:52Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:524.45:103.511:150.811:080.56:595:53Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:424.55:593.612:030.76:585:54Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:274.66:433.712:460.66:575:55Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:074.77:223.812:380.31:240.46:565:56Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:434.87:594.01:190.32:000.36:555:57Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:174.88:354.21:580.22:360.26:545:57Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:524.79:144.32:390.23:120.16:535:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:294.69:574.53:220.13:500.06:515:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:124.510:464.64:090.24:31-0.16:506:00Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:004.311:394.75:000.25:15-0.16:496:01Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:524.15:540.36:040.06:486:02Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:374.812:523.96:570.57:030.16:476:03Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:414.82:013.88:070.58:110.16:466:04Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:484.93:103.89:160.59:180.06:456:05Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:525.04:153.910:190.310:20-0.16:436:05Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:545.15:174.011:170.211:20-0.26:426:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:525.26:154.312:120.06:416:07Waning Crescent28Mon
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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