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 3h 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:263.75:350.75:360.56:396:08Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:064.312:153.56:280.86:240.56:386:09Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:024.41:153.47:310.97:240.66:376:10Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:064.42:243.48:390.98:330.56:356:11Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:104.63:303.59:400.79:360.36:346:12Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:104.84:323.810:360.510:340.16:336:13Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:075.05:304.111:280.211:32-0.16:316:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:015.16:244.512:18-0.16:306:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:515.37:144.912:27-0.31:05-0.36:296:15New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:375.39:015.21:21-0.52:50-0.57:287:16New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:235.29:505.33:12-0.53:35-0.67:267:17New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:104.910:415.44:05-0.54:21-0.67:257:17Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:004.711:345.34:58-0.35:09-0.57:247:18Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:534.45:52-0.15:59-0.37:227:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:295.112:494.16:470.26:52-0.17:217:20First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:264.91:483.87:460.47:500.27:207:20First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:274.72:513.68:530.68:570.47:187:21First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:304.53:553.610:000.710:030.57:177:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:304.44:543.610:590.711:020.57:157:23Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:264.45:503.711:510.611:550.57:147:24Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:184.46:413.912:380.57:137:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:044.47:264.012:440.41:200.47:117:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:454.48:054.21:290.41:560.47:107:26Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:224.38:414.32:100.42:300.37:097:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:554.29:144.42:480.43:010.37:077:27Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:274.19:464.53:250.43:330.37:067:28Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:584.010:204.54:030.44:050.37:057:29Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:323.910:584.64:430.44:400.37:037:30Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:113.711:424.65:250.55:180.47:027:30Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:573.66:110.66:010.47:017:31Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:334.512:503.57:020.76:520.56:597:32Third Quarter31Sun
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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