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 5h 09m 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:324.07:554.71:320.41:330.36:467:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:144.18:334.62:120.32:160.36:467:36New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:514.19:084.52:470.32:550.36:477:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:274.29:414.33:210.33:330.46:487:33New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:024.310:154.23:530.34:120.46:497:32Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:384.310:504.04:270.44:520.56:497:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:184.311:293.85:020.45:350.66:507:29Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:014.35:390.56:200.76:517:27Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:123.612:484.36:190.57:100.86:517:26First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:003.51:424.37:050.68:100.96:527:25First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:583.42:444.38:030.79:170.96:537:23First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:053.43:474.49:110.610:180.86:537:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:093.54:464.610:150.511:120.66:547:21Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:093.75:414.811:120.36:557:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:054.06:344.912:030.312:070.06:557:18Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:584.47:245.112:510.01:01-0.26:567:16Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:484.88:105.11:37-0.21:54-0.46:577:15Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:355.28:555.12:21-0.42:46-0.56:577:14Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:215.49:414.93:05-0.63:37-0.56:587:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:115.510:314.63:51-0.64:30-0.46:597:11Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:045.411:254.44:39-0.55:25-0.26:597:09Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:015.35:31-0.46:210.07:007:08Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:224.112:595.16:24-0.27:200.37:017:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:223.92:004.97:230.18:250.57:027:05Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:263.73:044.78:290.39:340.67:027:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:313.74:054.69:390.410:350.57:037:02Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:323.75:024.510:410.411:280.57:047:01Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:293.95:554.511:360.47:047:00Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:214.06:434.412:160.412:260.47:056:58Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:074.27:264.412:590.31:120.47:066:57Waning Crescent30Mon
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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