Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 9:41 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:07 pm (4.5 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 - Oct 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:005.411:244.64:38-0.55:21-0.37:066:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:585.35:32-0.46:17-0.27:076:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:234.412:585.26:28-0.37:160.07:086:53Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:254.32:005.07:29-0.18:210.17:086:52Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:304.23:044.98:360.09:280.17:096:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:354.24:064.89:450.110:290.17:106:49Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:364.35:034.810:470.111:240.07:116:48Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:334.45:584.711:440.17:116:47Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:274.66:494.612:140.012:360.17:126:45Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:154.77:354.51:000.01:250.17:136:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:584.78:164.41:430.02:090.17:146:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:384.88:544.32:210.02:500.27:146:42New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:154.79:314.22:580.13:290.27:156:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:514.710:084.03:340.24:080.37:166:39Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:294.610:473.94:110.34:490.47:176:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:104.511:313.74:500.45:320.57:186:37Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:554.45:320.56:170.57:186:35Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:193.712:434.36:170.67:060.67:196:34First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:113.61:354.37:080.78:000.77:206:33First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:083.62:324.38:060.78:580.67:216:32First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:083.73:304.39:100.79:540.57:226:31First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:043.94:254.410:100.510:440.37:236:29Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:574.25:174.411:040.311:310.07:236:28Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:484.56:084.511:560.17:246:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:384.96:584.612:17-0.212:48-0.17:256:26Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:265.27:464.71:03-0.41:39-0.37:266:25Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:135.58:324.81:49-0.62:29-0.47:276:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:005.79:204.72:36-0.73:19-0.57:286:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:495.710:114.63:25-0.74:11-0.57:296:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:425.611:084.54:17-0.65:06-0.47:296:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:395.55:12-0.56:01-0.37:306:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 12:54 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 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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