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 4h 58m 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 - Dec 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:574.32:174.68:030.38:41-0.16:595:03First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:594.53:164.49:110.49:35-0.17:005:03Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:564.74:124.310:120.310:25-0.17:005:02Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:504.95:054.111:070.311:12-0.17:015:02Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:415.05:564.011:590.311:570.07:025:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:275.06:433.912:470.37:035:02Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:095.07:253.812:400.11:310.37:045:03Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:485.08:043.71:200.22:120.47:045:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:264.98:423.61:580.32:520.47:055:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:044.89:233.52:370.43:330.57:065:03Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:454.710:073.53:170.54:140.57:075:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:284.510:553.54:010.64:560.57:075:03Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:134.411:453.54:470.75:390.57:085:04Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:594.35:350.86:250.57:095:04Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:373.612:474.26:290.97:140.57:095:04Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:313.81:394.07:310.98:050.47:105:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:264.02:333.98:340.88:540.37:115:05Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:184.33:263.99:320.79:400.27:115:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:084.64:183.910:260.510:260.07:125:06Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:594.95:113.911:180.411:12-0.17:125:06Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:495.26:043.912:100.27:135:07Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:395.56:544.012:01-0.31:020.07:135:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:275.67:444.112:52-0.41:52-0.17:145:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:155.78:344.21:43-0.52:42-0.27:145:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:065.69:304.22:36-0.53:35-0.27:155:09Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:015.510:304.33:33-0.44:27-0.37:155:09Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:575.311:314.44:31-0.25:20-0.37:155:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:535.05:310.06:13-0.27:165:11First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:314.512:504.76:330.27:09-0.17:165:11First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:324.51:494.47:410.48:08-0.17:165:12First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:324.62:474.18:490.59:01-0.17:175:13First Quarter31Sat
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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