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 2h 39m 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:454.71:063.77:130.67:100.46:587:33First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:464.62:133.78:150.68:170.46:567:33First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:514.73:233.89:210.59:300.36:557:34First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:564.74:274.110:210.210:360.16:547:35Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:564.85:274.511:150.011:36-0.16:527:36Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:534.86:244.912:07-0.26:517:36Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:484.87:175.212:34-0.212:56-0.46:507:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:394.88:075.51:29-0.31:44-0.56:497:38Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:274.78:545.62:22-0.42:31-0.66:477:39Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:134.69:415.53:12-0.43:17-0.56:467:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:004.410:295.44:02-0.24:04-0.46:457:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:504.211:205.14:52-0.14:53-0.26:437:41Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:424.05:430.15:430.16:427:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:134.912:373.86:340.36:350.36:417:42Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:074.71:333.77:270.57:310.56:407:43Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:034.42:323.68:260.68:340.76:387:44Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:004.33:323.79:260.79:390.76:377:45Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:564.24:273.810:200.610:360.76:367:46Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:484.15:184.011:070.511:280.66:357:46Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:374.16:074.211:500.46:347:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:244.06:524.412:160.612:310.46:327:48Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:084.07:334.61:020.51:090.36:317:49Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:484.08:104.71:450.41:460.36:307:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:243.98:454.82:250.42:210.26:297:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:583.99:204.93:040.32:560.26:287:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:333.89:574.93:440.33:340.26:277:52New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:123.810:414.94:270.34:150.26:267:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:003.811:324.95:140.35:030.26:257:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:563.86:030.35:570.26:247:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:274.912:573.86:560.36:550.36:237:55First Quarter30Sun
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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