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 31m at 7:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (4.6 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 - Jul 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:003.79:204.83:060.42:550.36:048:27New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:373.89:554.83:430.43:340.36:058:27New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:163.910:324.74:210.34:160.36:058:27Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:004.011:134.65:000.25:020.46:068:26Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:484.111:584.55:410.15:500.46:068:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:384.36:230.06:420.46:078:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:474.41:324.57:090.07:410.56:078:26First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:414.22:324.78:010.08:470.56:088:26First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:424.13:334.99:00-0.19:540.46:088:25First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:464.04:345.110:00-0.210:560.36:098:25Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:494.05:335.310:58-0.311:550.26:098:25Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:514.16:315.411:54-0.46:108:25Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:514.27:275.612:520.012:51-0.56:118:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:474.38:175.61:47-0.11:47-0.56:118:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:384.59:055.52:38-0.32:40-0.56:128:23Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:284.59:535.43:26-0.33:32-0.46:128:23Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:194.610:415.14:14-0.34:24-0.26:138:22Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:114.611:304.85:01-0.35:160.06:148:22Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:034.55:47-0.26:070.26:148:21Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:194.512:544.56:32-0.16:590.46:158:21Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:084.31:474.47:190.17:540.76:168:20Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:004.02:414.48:100.28:560.86:168:20Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:553.83:364.49:060.39:570.86:178:19Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:503.64:304.410:010.410:520.86:188:18Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:443.65:224.510:510.411:430.86:198:18Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:373.66:124.511:390.46:198:17Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:283.66:594.612:320.712:260.36:208:16Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:153.77:414.71:170.61:100.36:218:16New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:573.88:194.81:580.51:530.36:218:15New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:363.98:554.82:360.42:330.26:228:14New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:124.19:294.83:120.23:130.26:238:13New 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 10:25 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 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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