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 1h 10m 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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:063.52:494.28:120.79:140.96:467:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:083.43:484.39:140.610:130.86:467:36Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:073.54:424.410:130.511:050.76:477:35Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:033.75:344.611:060.411:530.56:487:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:553.96:244.711:570.26:487:32Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:454.27:114.912:380.212:480.06:497:30Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:334.67:555.01:220.01:37-0.26:507:29New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:174.98:375.02:05-0.32:26-0.36:507:28New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:025.29:214.92:47-0.43:15-0.46:517:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:485.410:074.83:31-0.64:06-0.46:527:25Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:405.410:594.64:19-0.65:00-0.36:527:24Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:365.311:564.45:09-0.55:55-0.16:537:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:355.26:03-0.46:530.16:547:21First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:564.21:365.17:01-0.27:560.36:557:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:004.02:404.98:050.09:050.46:557:18First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:074.03:444.89:150.110:110.36:567:17First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:114.04:444.710:210.211:080.36:577:15Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:114.15:404.711:200.26:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:064.26:314.612:000.212:140.26:587:12Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:574.47:184.612:470.11:040.26:597:11Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:424.58:004.51:300.11:490.26:597:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:214.68:374.32:080.12:300.27:007:08Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:584.69:134.22:430.23:090.37:017:07Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:334.69:474.03:170.23:470.47:017:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:094.510:233.93:520.34:270.47:027:04Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:474.511:023.74:280.45:090.57:037:03Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:304.411:463.65:070.45:530.67:047:01Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:174.45:500.56:400.77:047:00Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:353.51:094.36:360.67:330.87:056:59Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:303.52:064.37:310.78:330.87:066:57Third 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 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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