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 9m 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 - Aug 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:504.210:054.73:490.13:560.26:238:12Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:324.410:464.64:270.04:410.26:248:12Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:204.511:324.55:08-0.15:310.26:258:11Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:114.75:52-0.16:230.36:268:10Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:234.31:074.86:40-0.17:210.46:268:09First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:194.22:084.87:33-0.18:260.46:278:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:224.03:124.98:36-0.19:350.46:288:07First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:304.04:165.09:42-0.110:400.36:288:06Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:354.05:175.110:44-0.211:390.26:298:05Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:384.16:155.211:43-0.36:308:04Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:384.37:115.312:350.012:41-0.36:318:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:334.58:015.31:28-0.11:36-0.46:318:02Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:234.68:465.22:17-0.22:27-0.36:328:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:094.79:305.13:02-0.33:16-0.26:338:00Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:554.710:144.83:46-0.34:03-0.16:347:59Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:414.710:594.54:29-0.24:510.16:347:57Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:294.611:454.35:11-0.15:380.36:357:56Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:174.55:540.16:260.56:367:55Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:324.01:074.46:380.27:170.76:367:54Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:223.81:594.37:260.48:140.86:377:53Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:153.62:564.38:210.59:160.96:387:52Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:133.53:524.39:210.610:150.96:397:50Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:103.54:464.310:170.511:080.86:397:49Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:043.65:374.411:090.511:560.76:407:48Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:563.76:254.511:570.46:417:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:443.97:094.612:410.512:430.36:417:45Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:284.17:504.71:220.41:280.26:427:44New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:084.38:274.72:010.22:100.16:437:43New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:464.59:024.72:380.02:520.06:437:41New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:244.79:404.73:15-0.13:360.06:447:40New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:064.910:224.63:54-0.24:230.06:457:39Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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