Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 9:41 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m at 3:25 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:134.67:374.512:590.21:240.16:587:32Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:564.58:184.61:450.22:040.16:577:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:354.48:554.62:270.22:410.16:567:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:114.39:314.63:060.23:160.26:547:35Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:474.210:074.63:440.33:510.26:537:35Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:234.010:454.64:230.34:270.36:527:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:023.911:264.55:040.45:060.46:507:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:443.85:470.55:480.46:497:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:104.412:313.76:320.56:330.56:487:38Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:584.41:233.77:210.67:240.66:477:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:524.32:223.78:180.68:250.66:457:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:514.33:233.89:180.69:290.66:447:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:504.44:214.010:140.410:290.46:437:41Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:454.55:164.311:050.211:240.26:417:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:394.66:104.611:53-0.16:407:43Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:324.77:025.012:18-0.112:41-0.36:397:44Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:234.87:515.41:12-0.31:29-0.56:387:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:124.98:395.62:04-0.42:17-0.66:377:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:594.99:275.72:55-0.63:05-0.76:357:46New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:494.810:185.73:46-0.63:55-0.76:347:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:424.711:135.64:40-0.54:48-0.66:337:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:394.55:34-0.45:43-0.46:327:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:105.412:384.46:30-0.26:39-0.26:317:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:085.11:394.27:270.07:400.16:307:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:074.92:414.28:290.18:470.36:287:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:084.73:424.29:320.19:530.36:277:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:064.54:404.310:290.110:520.46:267:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:014.45:334.411:200.111:460.46:257:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:534.36:244.512:060.16:247:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:424.27:104.612:360.312:500.16:237:54Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 6:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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