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 15m at 8:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:29 am (4.3 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 - Apr 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:104.812:324.06:350.36:380.16:587:33Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:074.81:344.07:320.37:390.26:567:33Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:104.82:414.08:350.38:480.26:557:34Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:164.83:484.29:400.29:570.16:547:35Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:194.84:514.510:400.011:00-0.16:527:36Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:184.95:504.811:34-0.211:59-0.26:517:36Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:154.96:465.012:27-0.46:507:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:094.97:385.312:56-0.31:17-0.56:487:38New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:594.98:265.41:50-0.42:05-0.66:477:39New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:464.89:125.42:40-0.42:51-0.56:467:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:314.69:585.33:29-0.33:37-0.46:457:40New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:184.410:455.24:17-0.24:23-0.26:437:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:074.211:355.05:050.05:100.06:427:42Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:584.05:530.25:580.26:417:43Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:254.712:503.96:420.36:480.46:407:43First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:164.51:443.87:340.57:420.66:387:44First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:114.42:413.78:310.68:440.76:377:45First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:074.23:383.89:290.69:460.76:367:46First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:014.24:323.910:220.510:410.76:357:46First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:534.15:234.111:090.411:320.66:347:47Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:424.16:114.311:530.46:327:48Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:304.16:564.512:200.512:340.36:317:49Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:134.17:384.71:050.41:140.26:307:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:534.18:164.81:480.31:520.16:297:50Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:304.18:525.02:290.22:300.16:287:51Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:064.19:295.13:100.13:080.06:277:52Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:454.110:115.13:530.13:500.06:267:52Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:304.110:595.14:390.04:360.06:257:53Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:234.111:535.15:280.05:280.06:247:54Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:224.16:190.06:230.16:237:55Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 11:24 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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