Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 4:23 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 03m at 10:21 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Dec 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:414.87:543.61:100.32:060.56:595:03New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:174.98:303.61:470.32:460.57:005:02New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:554.99:113.62:260.33:290.47:015:02Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:384.910:003.63:090.34:140.47:025:02Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:274.810:573.73:590.35:010.37:025:02Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:204.811:563.94:530.45:490.27:035:03Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:154.65:520.46:420.17:045:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:574.11:134.56:570.57:380.07:055:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:004.42:154.48:080.58:36-0.17:065:03First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:004.73:144.39:150.39:29-0.37:065:03Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:585.04:134.210:160.210:21-0.47:075:03Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:545.35:104.111:140.111:12-0.47:085:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:495.56:064.112:100.07:085:04Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:405.66:584.112:04-0.41:040.07:095:04Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:295.67:474.012:55-0.41:540.07:105:04Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:165.58:354.01:45-0.32:430.07:105:05Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:035.39:243.92:33-0.13:310.17:115:05Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:515.110:173.83:230.04:180.27:125:05Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:404.811:093.84:140.25:040.27:125:06Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:284.65:040.55:500.37:135:06Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:023.812:174.35:560.76:370.47:135:07Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:553.91:074.16:530.87:270.47:145:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:494.02:003.97:550.98:180.57:145:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:434.12:533.78:570.99:070.57:145:09Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:344.33:443.69:520.99:530.47:155:09Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:234.44:353.510:430.810:370.47:155:10Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:114.55:253.511:320.711:200.47:165:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:584.76:123.512:190.77:165:11Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:414.86:543.512:030.31:030.67:165:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:214.97:343.612:450.31:440.57:165:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:595.08:123.71:270.22:250.47:175:13New Moon31Tue
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 1:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (9% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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