Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 7:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 1:16 pm (4.4 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 - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:063.92:384.88:060.39:060.27:316:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:154.03:424.89:200.310:080.17:326:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:194.34:424.710:280.211:03-0.17:336:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:174.55:384.611:280.111:53-0.27:346:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:124.86:314.512:240.17:356:16Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:035.06:204.412:40-0.212:160.06:365:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:495.17:054.212:25-0.21:050.16:375:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:305.17:464.11:06-0.11:490.16:385:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:105.18:263.91:450.02:310.26:385:12Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:484.99:063.72:240.23:130.36:395:12Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:294.89:493.63:030.33:560.46:405:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:134.610:363.53:450.54:410.56:415:10Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:004.511:273.44:300.65:270.66:425:10Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:504.45:180.76:150.76:435:09Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:213.412:424.26:110.87:090.76:445:08Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:183.51:374.27:110.98:050.76:455:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:163.62:324.18:160.98:570.56:465:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:103.93:234.19:150.89:420.46:475:07Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:594.14:114.110:080.610:240.26:485:06Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:464.44:594.110:570.511:050.16:495:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:324.85:464.111:450.311:46-0.16:505:05Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:175.16:314.112:330.16:515:05New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:005.37:144.112:29-0.21:200.06:525:05New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:435.57:584.11:13-0.32:08-0.16:525:04New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:295.68:464.11:59-0.32:58-0.16:535:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:195.59:424.02:49-0.33:50-0.16:545:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:165.410:444.03:44-0.24:45-0.16:555:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:155.211:474.14:43-0.15:410.06:565:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:155.05:450.16:390.06:575:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:524.21:164.86:520.27:410.06:585:03First Quarter30Wed
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 4:16 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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