Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 8:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 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 - Nov 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:515.010:104.03:280.04:130.27:316:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:344.99:553.83:100.13:570.36:325:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:194.710:443.73:540.34:420.46:335:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:074.511:343.74:400.55:280.56:345:17Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:564.45:280.66:160.66:355:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:273.712:474.26:210.77:080.66:365:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:233.71:424.17:210.88:040.66:365:14Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:193.82:364.18:240.88:560.56:375:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:124.03:274.09:210.79:420.46:385:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:024.24:164.010:120.610:250.26:395:12Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:494.55:044.011:010.511:070.16:405:11Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:354.75:504.011:480.311:490.06:415:10Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:195.06:344.112:340.26:425:10New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:015.27:164.212:32-0.11:190.06:435:09New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:435.47:594.21:15-0.22:05-0.16:445:08New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:275.58:454.22:00-0.32:52-0.16:455:08Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:155.49:394.22:49-0.33:43-0.26:465:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:095.410:394.33:43-0.34:36-0.26:475:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:075.211:414.34:41-0.25:30-0.26:485:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:055.05:410.06:26-0.26:495:06First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:444.41:064.86:460.17:27-0.26:505:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:474.62:084.67:560.28:28-0.26:505:05First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:494.73:084.59:030.29:25-0.36:515:05Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:484.94:054.410:040.210:18-0.36:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:435.05:004.211:000.111:07-0.36:535:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:355.15:534.211:540.111:55-0.26:545:04Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:245.26:414.112:430.16:555:03Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:085.27:254.012:40-0.11:280.26:565:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:495.18:063.91:220.02:100.26:575:03Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:285.08:463.82:030.12:510.36:585:03Full Moon30Sun
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 5:17 pm — 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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