Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 35m at 12:40 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:085.011:313.74:390.05:340.37:316:19Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:594.85:280.36:230.57:326:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:243.612:514.66:180.57:150.67:336:18Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:203.51:464.47:130.78:120.77:346:17Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:183.51:424.27:140.88:110.76:355:16Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:173.62:384.28:200.99:040.66:355:15Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:123.83:304.19:190.89:510.56:365:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:034.04:184.110:110.710:330.46:375:13Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:514.25:054.010:590.611:120.36:385:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:354.45:494.011:450.511:500.26:395:12Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:164.66:303.912:290.46:405:11New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:544.87:073.912:270.21:100.46:415:10New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:305.07:423.81:030.11:510.36:425:10New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:065.18:193.81:390.12:330.36:435:09New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:465.19:013.82:190.13:180.36:445:08Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:325.19:523.73:030.14:070.36:455:08Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:265.010:533.73:540.14:590.36:465:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:244.911:573.84:510.25:540.26:475:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:244.85:530.36:520.26:485:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:034.01:274.77:020.47:550.16:495:06First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:094.22:304.68:150.48:54-0.16:495:05First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:114.53:304.59:220.39:47-0.26:505:05Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:094.84:264.410:230.110:38-0.36:515:05Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:045.15:214.311:200.011:26-0.46:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:565.36:144.212:150.06:535:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:455.47:024.112:14-0.31:050.06:545:04Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:305.47:474.01:00-0.31:530.06:555:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:135.38:313.91:44-0.12:390.16:565:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:565.19:163.72:280.03:240.26:575:03Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:414.910:043.63:130.24:100.46:585:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 3:50 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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