Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 15m at 7:52 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:14 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:564.62:104.18:100.68:260.17:175:14First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:524.63:063.99:120.79:200.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:464.64:003.810:070.710:090.27:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:384.64:533.710:590.610:560.27:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:274.75:433.711:480.611:420.37:175:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:144.76:293.712:330.57:175:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:554.87:103.712:250.31:140.57:175:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:334.87:483.81:050.31:520.47:175:19Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:084.88:253.91:440.32:280.47:175:20Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:424.79:013.92:220.33:050.37:175:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:174.79:414.03:020.33:420.27:175:22Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:544.610:254.13:440.44:200.27:175:23Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:354.511:124.24:290.45:000.17:175:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:204.35:170.55:430.17:175:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:034.412:114.26:110.56:310.17:165:25Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:004.51:084.07:140.67:280.17:165:26Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:024.72:134.08:220.68:300.07:165:27Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:044.93:194.09:260.49:30-0.27:165:28Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:045.14:214.010:260.310:28-0.37:155:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:035.35:234.211:230.111:25-0.47:155:30Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:005.56:214.412:19-0.17:145:31New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:525.67:144.612:22-0.51:11-0.37:145:32New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:415.68:044.71:16-0.62:00-0.57:145:33New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:295.58:544.82:08-0.62:48-0.57:135:34New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:175.39:464.83:00-0.43:35-0.57:135:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:065.110:384.83:52-0.34:23-0.47:125:36Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:564.711:314.74:440.05:09-0.37:115:37Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:464.45:360.25:57-0.17:115:38First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:244.612:384.16:310.56:480.17:105:39First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:184.51:333.97:310.77:440.37:105:40First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:154.42:313.78:350.88:420.47:095:41First Quarter31Fri
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 11:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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