Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 6:18 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:024.112:073.86:080.86:210.57:085:42Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:514.212:563.67:050.97:100.57:085:43Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:464.21:543.58:091.08:080.57:075:44Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:454.42:563.49:120.99:050.57:065:45Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:424.53:553.410:090.810:000.37:055:46Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:384.84:543.611:040.610:540.17:055:47Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:335.05:513.811:560.411:48-0.17:045:48Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:255.26:434.112:460.17:035:49New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:125.47:324.412:42-0.31:32-0.17:025:50New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:585.58:204.71:34-0.42:18-0.37:015:50New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:445.49:104.92:26-0.53:03-0.57:005:51Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:325.210:045.03:19-0.43:50-0.66:595:52Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:244.910:595.14:14-0.34:38-0.56:585:53Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:174.611:555.05:10-0.15:28-0.46:575:54Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:124.36:070.26:20-0.26:565:55First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:544.91:114.07:110.47:190.06:555:56First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:564.82:143.88:200.68:240.26:545:57First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:584.73:173.69:260.69:260.36:535:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:574.74:173.610:260.610:230.36:525:59Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:544.65:153.611:210.611:170.36:516:00Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:474.76:073.712:110.56:506:01Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:344.76:523.812:060.312:540.56:496:01Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:144.77:313.912:510.31:320.46:476:02Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:504.68:074.01:310.32:060.46:466:03Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:244.58:424.12:100.42:390.36:456:04Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:574.49:184.22:470.43:110.36:446:05Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:304.29:554.33:260.43:440.36:436:06Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:054.110:344.34:070.54:190.36:426:07Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:443.911:184.34:500.64:560.46:406:08Waning Gibbous29Thu
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 9:29 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 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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