Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 25m at 7:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:514.69:144.92:44-0.13:00-0.16:597:32New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:314.49:544.83:270.03:380.06:577:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:104.210:354.84:100.14:160.16:567:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:524.011:174.74:530.34:550.26:547:35Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:353.85:370.45:350.46:537:35Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:034.512:223.66:220.66:190.56:527:36Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:514.41:123.57:110.77:080.76:517:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:434.32:093.48:070.98:050.86:497:38First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:414.23:103.49:100.99:110.86:487:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:404.24:093.510:080.810:120.86:477:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:354.25:023.710:590.711:050.66:457:40Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:254.35:533.911:440.511:550.56:447:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:144.36:404.212:260.36:437:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:594.47:234.512:430.31:060.16:427:42Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:414.58:044.91:300.21:460.06:407:43Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:204.58:445.12:160.02:24-0.26:397:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:004.49:265.33:01-0.13:05-0.36:387:44Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:434.310:125.43:48-0.23:48-0.36:377:45Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:314.211:055.44:39-0.14:37-0.36:357:46Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:274.15:32-0.15:30-0.26:347:47Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:035.312:284.06:280.16:28-0.16:337:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:035.11:333.97:290.27:320.16:327:48Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:075.02:413.98:350.28:440.26:317:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:134.83:484.19:410.29:550.36:307:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:154.74:494.310:410.110:590.26:297:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:134.75:474.511:340.011:570.26:277:51Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:084.66:404.712:22-0.16:267:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:594.57:284.812:510.11:08-0.16:257:53Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:454.38:114.91:410.11:50-0.16:247:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:264.28:504.92:260.22:280.06:237:54New Moon30Sat
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 10:25 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 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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