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 2h 38m 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 - Nov 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:424.21:125.16:43-0.17:330.07:316:19First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:464.22:134.87:480.18:360.07:326:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:514.32:154.77:580.38:380.06:335:17First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:534.53:144.59:060.39:34-0.16:345:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:504.64:094.410:050.310:24-0.16:355:16Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:444.75:024.311:000.211:11-0.16:365:15Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:354.85:524.111:510.211:550.06:375:14Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:214.96:374.012:370.36:385:13Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:024.97:184.012:370.11:200.36:395:12Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:404.97:563.91:150.22:000.36:395:12Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:174.88:333.81:520.22:380.46:405:11Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:544.79:113.72:290.33:180.46:415:10Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:334.79:533.63:080.43:590.56:425:10Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:154.510:403.63:500.54:420.56:435:09Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:004.411:303.64:350.65:260.56:445:08Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:474.35:240.76:120.56:455:08Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:233.712:374.26:170.87:030.56:465:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:183.81:314.27:180.87:570.46:475:07Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:154.02:274.18:220.78:490.36:485:06Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:094.33:214.19:210.69:370.16:495:06Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:014.64:144.110:160.410:23-0.16:505:05Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:525.05:074.211:090.211:11-0.36:515:05Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:435.36:004.212:010.06:525:04New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:335.66:514.312:00-0.412:53-0.26:525:04New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:225.77:404.412:50-0.61:44-0.36:535:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:115.88:314.41:41-0.62:35-0.36:545:04New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:015.79:264.42:33-0.63:28-0.46:555:03Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:565.510:254.43:29-0.54:21-0.36:565:03Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:535.311:264.44:27-0.35:15-0.36:575:03Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:505.05:26-0.16:09-0.26:585:03First Quarter30Sat
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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