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 3h 53m 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 - Oct 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:295.311:524.25:02-0.35:530.07:066:56Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:295.25:57-0.26:500.17:076:55First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:544.11:315.06:57-0.17:530.27:086:53First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:004.12:364.98:040.19:000.27:086:52First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:074.13:404.89:150.110:040.17:096:51First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:124.34:404.810:220.111:010.07:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:114.55:364.711:220.111:52-0.17:116:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:064.66:294.612:170.07:116:47Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:584.87:184.512:40-0.11:090.07:126:45Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:444.98:024.41:25-0.11:560.07:136:44Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:254.98:424.32:06-0.12:390.17:146:43Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:044.99:204.12:440.03:200.27:146:42Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:424.89:584.03:210.14:010.37:156:40Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:214.710:383.83:590.24:420.47:166:39Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:034.611:233.74:390.45:260.57:176:38Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:494.55:220.56:110.67:186:37Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:113.612:374.46:080.66:590.77:186:35Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:033.51:294.36:580.77:520.77:196:34Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:593.52:244.27:560.88:490.77:206:33Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:583.63:214.29:000.89:450.67:216:32Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:553.84:144.210:010.710:330.47:226:31Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:464.15:044.210:540.511:180.27:236:29Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:364.45:534.311:450.37:236:28Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:234.76:414.312:010.012:340.17:246:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:105.17:274.412:44-0.21:230.07:256:26New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:555.38:124.41:28-0.32:12-0.27:266:25New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:395.68:574.42:13-0.53:00-0.37:276:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:265.69:454.43:00-0.53:50-0.37:286:23Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:175.610:394.33:50-0.54:43-0.37:296:22Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:135.511:404.34:44-0.45:38-0.27:296:21Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:125.35:42-0.36:34-0.17:306:20Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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