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 33m 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 - Dec 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:125.05:490.06:32-0.16:595:03Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:484.31:094.76:500.37:300.07:005:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:484.42:074.47:560.48:290.07:005:02Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:474.43:044.39:000.59:220.17:015:02Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:414.53:574.19:570.510:110.17:025:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:334.64:484.010:490.510:560.17:035:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:214.75:373.911:380.511:390.27:045:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:074.76:223.912:230.47:045:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:484.87:043.812:210.21:050.47:055:03New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:274.87:423.812:590.21:450.47:065:03New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:024.88:183.81:370.32:230.47:075:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:384.88:553.82:140.33:010.47:075:03New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:134.79:343.82:520.43:410.37:085:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:524.710:193.83:330.44:220.37:095:04Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:354.611:083.94:180.45:040.37:095:04Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:214.55:060.55:490.27:105:05Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:004.012:114.45:580.66:380.27:115:05First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:564.21:074.46:590.67:320.17:115:05First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:564.42:084.38:060.58:300.07:125:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:554.73:084.39:100.49:25-0.27:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:525.04:074.310:090.210:18-0.47:135:07Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:495.35:064.311:060.011:11-0.57:135:07Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:445.56:034.412:02-0.27:145:08Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:385.76:574.512:04-0.612:56-0.37:145:08Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:285.87:484.612:58-0.71:48-0.47:155:09Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:175.88:394.61:50-0.72:39-0.57:155:09Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:075.69:334.52:42-0.63:30-0.47:155:10Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:585.410:284.53:36-0.44:20-0.47:165:11Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:515.111:244.54:30-0.25:10-0.37:165:11Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:434.85:240.16:00-0.17:165:12Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:194.412:364.56:200.36:520.07:175:13Third Quarter31Sun
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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