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 3h 51m 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 - Mar 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:433.911:204.54:520.64:550.36:396:08Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:293.75:400.75:390.46:386:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:124.512:233.66:360.76:330.46:376:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:124.51:283.67:410.87:390.46:356:11First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:184.62:393.68:480.78:480.36:346:12First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:224.73:443.89:480.59:510.16:336:13Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:214.94:454.110:430.210:50-0.16:316:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:185.05:434.511:35-0.111:48-0.36:306:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:125.26:374.912:25-0.36:296:15Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:015.27:265.212:43-0.51:12-0.56:276:16Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:485.28:145.41:36-0.51:58-0.66:266:17Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:345.010:025.43:27-0.53:44-0.77:257:17Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:224.810:535.44:19-0.44:31-0.67:237:18Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:134.511:475.25:11-0.25:20-0.47:227:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:064.26:040.06:10-0.27:217:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:415.01:014.06:580.37:040.17:197:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:384.72:003.87:580.68:030.47:187:21Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:384.53:023.69:030.79:090.57:177:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:384.44:033.610:060.710:120.67:157:23Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:354.35:003.711:010.711:080.57:147:24Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:284.35:533.811:490.611:590.57:137:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:184.36:424.012:340.57:117:25Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:034.37:254.212:460.41:140.47:107:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:434.38:044.31:300.41:500.37:097:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:204.28:394.52:110.42:240.37:077:27New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:534.29:124.62:490.32:570.37:067:28New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:254.19:454.63:260.33:290.27:057:29New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:574.010:214.74:050.44:040.27:037:30Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:333.911:034.74:460.44:420.27:027:30Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:173.811:514.75:310.45:250.37:007:31Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:083.76:190.56:130.36:597:32Waxing 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 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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