Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 54m at 6:18 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (4.9 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 - Sep 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:513.97:164.612:490.412:540.36:467:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:364.17:564.51:320.41:380.36:467:36Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:154.28:334.52:090.32:190.36:477:34Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:514.39:064.42:430.32:570.36:487:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:254.39:394.23:160.33:340.46:497:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:004.410:114.13:480.34:130.46:497:30Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:364.410:463.94:220.34:530.56:507:29Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:164.411:263.84:580.45:360.66:517:27Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:014.45:370.46:230.76:517:26Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:123.612:514.46:210.57:150.86:527:25Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:043.51:484.47:110.58:160.86:537:23Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:063.52:524.48:130.59:230.86:537:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:153.53:554.69:230.510:230.66:547:20Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:193.74:534.710:260.311:160.36:557:19Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:184.05:494.911:240.06:557:18Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:154.46:425.012:060.012:20-0.26:567:16Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:084.87:335.112:55-0.21:15-0.46:577:15New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:585.28:205.11:42-0.52:09-0.56:577:13New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:465.49:065.02:28-0.63:00-0.56:587:12New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:345.69:544.83:14-0.73:52-0.56:597:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:255.510:454.54:02-0.64:45-0.36:597:09Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:195.411:404.34:52-0.55:39-0.17:007:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:155.25:45-0.36:350.27:017:06Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:374.01:134.96:390.07:330.47:027:05First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:373.92:134.77:390.28:380.57:027:04First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:403.83:154.58:450.49:430.67:037:02First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:423.74:134.49:520.510:400.57:047:01Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:403.85:074.410:500.511:290.47:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:344.05:574.311:420.47:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:234.16:434.312:140.412:300.47:066:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 9:29 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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