Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:52 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 22m at 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 - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:545.011:114.44:37-0.35:130.06:457:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:485.05:25-0.36:070.16:467:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:054.312:465.06:16-0.27:040.26:477:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:054.11:485.07:13-0.18:090.36:487:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:104.02:544.98:180.09:180.36:487:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:194.03:594.99:280.010:240.36:497:31Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:254.15:005.010:34-0.111:220.16:507:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:264.35:585.011:34-0.16:507:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:244.46:525.012:160.012:30-0.26:517:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:174.67:414.91:06-0.11:24-0.26:527:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:054.88:254.81:53-0.22:13-0.26:527:24Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:484.89:064.72:35-0.22:58-0.16:537:23Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:294.89:464.53:15-0.13:420.06:547:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:114.810:274.23:540.04:250.26:547:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:534.711:104.04:340.15:090.36:557:18Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:394.511:563.85:150.25:540.56:567:17Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:274.45:590.46:420.76:567:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:453.71:174.36:450.57:340.86:577:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:383.62:124.27:380.68:330.96:587:13Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:363.53:104.28:390.79:340.86:587:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:363.54:064.29:410.710:290.76:597:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:313.74:574.310:360.611:160.67:007:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:223.95:464.411:270.57:017:07Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:114.16:334.512:000.412:140.37:017:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:564.47:164.512:420.21:010.17:027:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:394.77:574.61:220.01:470.07:037:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:195.08:364.62:02-0.12:32-0.17:037:02New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:005.29:174.62:42-0.33:17-0.27:047:00New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:445.310:014.53:25-0.44:06-0.27:056:59Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:345.310:534.34:11-0.44:58-0.17:056:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 4:42 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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