Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 7:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:16 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:033.91:434.27:120.47:520.96:248:12Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:533.72:374.28:020.58:531.06:248:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:483.53:334.38:580.59:541.06:258:10Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:463.54:274.49:540.510:500.96:268:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:413.55:194.510:460.511:410.86:278:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:343.56:104.611:350.46:278:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:263.76:574.812:290.612:230.26:288:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:143.97:414.91:140.41:110.16:298:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:584.18:225.01:570.21:580.06:298:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:414.49:025.12:380.02:44-0.26:308:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:244.79:435.03:19-0.23:31-0.26:318:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:104.910:294.94:01-0.44:22-0.26:328:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:025.011:194.74:46-0.45:15-0.16:328:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:585.15:35-0.56:110.06:337:59Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:144.512:555.16:25-0.47:090.26:347:58First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:124.31:565.07:21-0.38:140.36:347:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:154.13:015.08:24-0.19:240.46:357:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:214.04:045.09:31-0.110:300.46:367:55Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:263.95:055.010:350.011:290.36:377:54Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:274.06:025.011:330.06:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:254.16:555.012:240.212:290.06:387:51Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:174.27:434.91:150.21:200.06:397:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:044.38:254.82:000.12:070.06:397:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:464.49:044.72:400.12:500.16:407:48Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:254.49:414.53:170.13:310.26:417:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:034.410:184.33:530.24:120.36:417:45Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:434.410:574.14:290.24:540.46:427:44Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:254.411:383.95:070.35:380.56:437:42Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:104.35:470.46:230.76:447:41Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:233.712:584.36:290.57:130.86:447:40Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:113.61:514.27:160.68:100.96:457:39Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:08 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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