Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 14m at 4:25 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:365.18:543.92:080.13:050.27:175:14New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:185.19:434.02:540.13:480.17:175:15Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:055.010:374.23:440.14:330.07:175:15Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:554.911:334.44:380.15:19-0.17:175:16Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:474.75:350.26:07-0.27:175:17First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:314.612:434.46:360.47:01-0.27:175:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:324.71:444.27:450.58:00-0.27:175:19First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:344.92:484.08:540.59:01-0.27:175:20Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:355.13:503.99:580.49:58-0.27:175:20Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:345.24:513.810:580.310:54-0.27:175:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:325.35:503.911:560.311:49-0.27:175:22Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:265.36:443.912:500.27:175:23Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:155.37:334.012:42-0.11:390.27:175:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:005.28:194.01:31-0.12:240.17:175:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:435.19:044.02:180.03:070.27:165:26Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:254.99:504.03:040.23:480.27:165:27Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:084.610:364.03:500.34:290.27:165:28Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:514.411:234.14:360.55:080.37:155:29Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:344.25:230.65:480.37:155:30Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:114.112:203.96:130.86:320.47:155:31Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:014.11:093.77:090.97:210.57:145:32Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:554.22:043.58:121.08:150.67:145:33Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:494.23:013.49:121.09:090.67:135:34Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:434.33:553.310:070.99:590.57:135:35Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:354.54:493.410:590.810:470.47:125:36Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:264.65:413.511:480.711:340.37:125:37Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:134.86:283.612:340.57:115:38Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:565.07:113.912:210.21:170.37:115:39New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:365.17:534.11:070.01:580.17:105:40New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:165.28:364.31:53-0.12:38-0.17:095:41New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:585.19:244.52:41-0.23:20-0.27:095:42Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 7:23 am — 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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