Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 6:18 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 12:18 pm (4.3 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 - Jun 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:494.54:324.810:09-0.210:470.26:018:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:484.35:295.111:01-0.311:460.16:018:18Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:454.26:245.311:51-0.46:018:19Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:414.17:175.412:430.112:42-0.46:018:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:344.18:065.51:380.01:32-0.36:008:20New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:234.08:525.42:290.02:20-0.26:008:21New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:103.99:375.33:180.13:07-0.16:008:21New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:573.810:245.14:050.23:550.16:008:22Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:463.711:124.94:530.34:430.26:008:22Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:383.75:390.35:330.46:008:22Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:004.712:303.76:240.46:230.66:008:23Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:484.51:223.77:100.47:150.86:008:23First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:374.22:153.87:580.58:130.96:008:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:284.03:093.98:480.59:160.96:008:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:203.94:014.19:380.510:150.96:008:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:113.74:514.310:250.411:070.86:008:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:013.65:394.511:080.411:570.86:008:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:503.56:264.611:500.46:018:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:393.57:114.812:450.712:330.36:018:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:243.57:534.91:320.61:150.36:018:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:063.68:335.12:160.51:580.26:018:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:473.79:145.22:590.42:420.16:018:26Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:303.89:575.23:430.33:280.06:028:26Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:183.910:455.24:290.14:190.06:028:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:134.011:375.15:160.05:130.16:028:27Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:124.26:04-0.16:110.16:038:27Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:314.91:104.46:54-0.27:110.26:038:27Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:264.72:104.67:46-0.28:170.36:038:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:244.53:124.88:43-0.29:260.46:048:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:254.24:115.09:41-0.210:310.46:048:27Waning Crescent30Sun
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 3:18 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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