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 4h 56m 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 - Nov 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:255.010:453.83:580.04:510.37:316:19Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:124.811:353.64:430.25:380.47:326:18Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:024.65:310.46:250.57:336:18Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:283.512:524.46:210.67:150.67:346:17First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:223.51:454.37:150.88:090.77:356:16First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:193.62:404.18:150.99:050.77:356:15First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:163.72:344.18:200.98:570.66:365:14First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:103.93:254.09:180.89:430.56:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:004.14:133.910:100.710:240.46:385:13Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:464.35:003.910:580.611:040.36:395:12Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:314.65:453.911:440.511:430.26:405:11Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:134.86:273.912:290.46:415:10Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:535.07:063.912:220.11:120.36:425:10Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:325.17:453.91:020.01:550.26:435:09Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:125.28:273.91:430.02:400.26:445:08Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:575.39:153.92:28-0.13:290.16:455:08Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:485.210:123.93:18-0.14:200.16:465:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:445.111:154.04:140.05:130.16:475:07Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:435.05:140.16:080.16:485:06Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:194.112:434.86:180.27:070.06:495:06Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:244.31:454.67:280.38:08-0.16:495:05Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:284.52:464.58:390.39:05-0.26:505:05Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:274.83:444.39:430.29:58-0.36:515:05Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:245.04:404.210:410.210:48-0.36:525:04Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:185.25:354.111:370.111:37-0.36:535:04Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:085.36:264.012:290.16:545:04New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:555.37:124.012:24-0.21:170.16:555:03New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:385.27:553.91:08-0.12:020.26:565:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:205.18:373.71:510.12:450.36:575:03New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:014.99:203.72:330.23:280.46:585:03Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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