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 1h 30m 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 - May 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:264.82:014.07:530.28:020.36:227:56First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:284.73:074.28:540.19:140.36:217:56First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:314.64:104.59:540.010:210.26:207:57First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:304.65:084.810:48-0.211:220.16:197:58Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:284.56:045.111:39-0.36:187:59Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:244.56:585.412:19-0.112:29-0.46:177:59Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:174.47:485.51:15-0.11:19-0.56:168:00Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:074.38:355.52:07-0.22:06-0.46:158:01Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:534.29:215.42:57-0.12:53-0.36:148:02Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:394.110:075.33:450.03:39-0.16:138:03Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:273.910:555.04:330.14:270.06:138:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:183.811:444.85:200.25:160.26:128:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:113.76:080.36:060.46:118:05Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:344.61:043.76:560.56:580.66:108:06Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:254.41:583.77:460.57:550.86:108:06Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:174.22:543.88:400.58:580.96:098:07Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:114.13:494.09:330.59:580.86:088:08Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:033.94:404.110:210.510:520.86:088:08Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:533.85:284.311:050.411:420.76:078:09Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:423.86:154.511:460.36:068:10Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:293.76:594.712:300.612:270.36:068:11Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:133.77:414.81:160.51:070.26:058:11New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:553.78:205.02:000.41:480.26:058:12New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:333.88:585.12:420.32:280.16:048:13New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:123.89:395.23:240.33:100.16:048:13New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:563.810:255.24:090.23:570.06:038:14Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:483.911:165.14:570.14:490.06:038:15Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:464.05:460.05:450.16:038:15Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:105.012:464.26:360.06:440.26:028:16First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:064.91:474.37:30-0.17:480.36:028:17First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:054.72:494.68:27-0.18:580.36:028:17First Quarter31Wed
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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