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 5h 51m at 7:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:253.86:584.912:280.512:240.26:028:17Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:113.87:415.11:160.41:070.16:018:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:553.88:245.32:030.31:50-0.16:018:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:393.99:085.42:490.22:36-0.16:018:19Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:243.99:555.43:370.13:24-0.26:018:20Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:153.910:485.44:270.04:17-0.26:008:20Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:144.011:445.35:190.05:14-0.16:008:21Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:164.16:12-0.16:140.06:008:21Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:425.11:184.27:06-0.17:160.26:008:22Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:404.92:214.48:03-0.18:240.36:008:22Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:404.73:234.69:02-0.29:340.36:008:23Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:404.54:224.89:59-0.210:380.36:008:23Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:374.35:185.010:51-0.211:360.36:008:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:334.16:125.111:41-0.26:008:24Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:273.97:025.112:320.312:29-0.16:008:24Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:183.87:495.11:240.31:160.06:008:24New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:053.88:315.02:120.32:000.16:008:25New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:473.79:115.02:560.42:420.26:008:25New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:283.69:514.83:380.43:220.36:018:25New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:093.610:324.74:190.54:040.46:018:26Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:533.511:144.65:000.54:470.56:018:26Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:403.611:584.55:410.55:330.66:018:26Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:293.66:230.56:200.76:018:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:424.31:183.77:050.57:110.86:028:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:284.22:103.87:500.58:080.96:028:26First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:174.03:034.08:390.59:110.96:028:27First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:093.83:554.29:290.410:100.86:038:27First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:023.74:454.510:160.311:050.76:038:27Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:543.75:354.711:020.211:570.66:038:27Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:463.66:265.011:480.16:048:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 10:08 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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