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 4h 58m 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 - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:114.43:273.69:330.89:360.47:085:42Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:044.44:213.610:260.810:260.47:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:564.55:133.611:160.711:140.47:075:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:444.66:023.712:020.67:065:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:284.66:453.912:000.312:440.57:055:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:084.77:244.012:420.31:220.47:045:47Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:434.78:004.11:220.21:580.37:035:48Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:174.78:364.32:010.22:330.27:035:49Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:504.69:134.42:410.23:090.17:025:50Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:264.69:554.53:230.23:470.07:015:51Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:084.510:434.64:080.24:280.07:005:52Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:554.311:354.74:570.35:12-0.16:595:53Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:474.25:500.46:020.06:585:54Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:324.712:464.06:500.57:000.06:575:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:364.81:543.97:580.58:070.06:565:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:424.93:034.09:060.49:13-0.16:555:56Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:455.04:074.110:070.210:14-0.26:545:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:455.25:094.311:050.011:13-0.36:535:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:425.36:064.512:00-0.26:525:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:355.36:594.812:10-0.412:51-0.36:516:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:245.37:474.91:04-0.51:38-0.46:496:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:095.28:335.01:54-0.42:23-0.56:486:02New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:535.09:205.02:43-0.33:07-0.46:476:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:394.710:084.93:31-0.23:51-0.36:466:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:264.510:574.74:200.04:35-0.16:456:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:144.211:474.65:080.35:200.16:446:05Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:034.05:570.56:080.36:426:06First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:394.512:563.86:520.77:010.46:416:07First Quarter28Fri
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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