Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 30m at 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 - Jan 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:005.28:184.11:36-0.12:240.17:175:14Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:425.39:064.32:18-0.13:12-0.17:175:15Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:305.210:004.43:12-0.13:54-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:185.110:544.64:00-0.14:42-0.37:175:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:124.911:544.75:000.05:30-0.47:175:17Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:064.65:540.26:24-0.37:175:18Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:484.81:064.47:000.37:18-0.37:175:19Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:544.92:064.28:120.48:24-0.27:175:20Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:545.03:124.09:180.49:24-0.27:175:20Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:545.14:123.910:180.310:18-0.27:175:21Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:545.15:123.911:180.311:12-0.27:175:22Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:485.26:064.012:120.27:175:23Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:425.27:004.012:06-0.11:000.27:175:24New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:245.17:424.01:00-0.11:480.17:175:25New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:065.08:244.11:420.02:300.17:165:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:484.99:064.12:240.13:060.27:165:27Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:244.79:544.13:120.23:480.27:165:28Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:064.510:364.13:540.44:240.27:155:29Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:484.311:244.14:360.55:060.37:155:30Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:304.15:240.65:420.37:155:31Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:124.212:183.96:120.86:300.47:145:32First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:004.21:063.77:120.97:180.57:145:33First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:544.22:063.58:121.08:180.57:135:34First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:484.33:003.59:120.99:120.57:135:35First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:424.43:543.510:060.810:000.47:125:36Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:364.64:483.611:000.710:480.27:125:37Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:304.85:423.711:480.511:420.17:115:38Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:125.06:304.012:360.37:115:39Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:005.27:184.212:30-0.11:180.07:105:40Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:425.38:004.51:18-0.22:00-0.27:095:41Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:245.38:484.82:06-0.32:42-0.47:095:42Full Moon31Wed
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 3:50 am — 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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