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 55m 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 - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:534.14:274.010:130.510:360.76:227:55First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:444.15:174.310:590.311:270.56:217:56Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:334.16:054.511:420.26:207:57Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:224.16:524.812:160.312:250.06:197:57Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:094.27:375.11:050.21:09-0.16:187:58Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:544.38:215.41:530.01:53-0.36:187:59Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:384.39:055.52:40-0.12:39-0.46:178:00Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:234.39:525.63:28-0.23:27-0.46:168:00Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:144.310:455.54:19-0.34:18-0.46:158:01Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:114.311:425.45:11-0.35:14-0.36:148:02Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:124.36:06-0.26:13-0.26:138:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:405.21:144.47:01-0.27:140.06:128:03Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:395.02:174.48:00-0.28:210.26:128:04Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:404.83:204.69:02-0.19:310.26:118:05Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:414.64:204.710:01-0.210:340.26:108:06Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:394.45:164.810:55-0.211:320.26:098:06Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:344.36:104.911:45-0.26:098:07Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:274.27:005.012:260.212:33-0.16:088:08Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:174.17:455.01:170.21:180.06:078:09New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:024.08:265.02:040.22:000.16:078:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:433.99:054.92:460.32:400.26:068:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:223.89:434.83:260.33:180.26:068:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:013.810:224.74:060.43:580.36:058:12Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:433.711:034.64:470.44:400.46:058:12Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:293.711:474.55:290.45:240.56:048:13Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:163.76:110.46:100.66:048:14Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:324.41:063.76:550.47:000.76:038:14First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:194.31:583.87:420.57:560.86:038:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:094.12:534.08:330.48:580.86:028:16First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:044.03:474.29:250.39:590.76:028:16First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:584.04:394.510:150.210:540.66:028:17Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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