Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 10:26 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 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 - May 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:084.23:443.89:340.59:490.76:227:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:034.24:384.110:250.410:440.56:217:56Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:554.35:284.311:120.211:360.36:207:57Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:464.36:184.711:570.06:197:57Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:364.47:065.012:270.112:42-0.26:187:58Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:254.57:535.31:18-0.11:27-0.36:187:59New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:114.68:385.52:07-0.22:13-0.56:178:00New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:574.69:255.72:57-0.43:01-0.66:168:00New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:464.610:155.73:47-0.43:51-0.66:158:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:404.511:115.64:40-0.44:44-0.56:148:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:394.45:35-0.45:41-0.46:138:03Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:085.412:394.46:30-0.36:39-0.26:128:04Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:075.21:414.37:28-0.27:420.06:128:04First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:075.02:454.48:30-0.18:500.26:118:05First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:094.83:464.49:32-0.19:570.36:108:06First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:084.64:444.610:29-0.110:580.36:098:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:044.55:394.711:20-0.111:530.36:098:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:574.36:304.812:08-0.16:088:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:474.27:174.812:450.312:530.06:078:09Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:344.17:594.91:320.31:350.16:078:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:154.08:384.92:160.32:140.16:068:10Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:543.99:154.82:560.32:510.26:068:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:313.89:524.83:350.33:280.36:058:12Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:103.810:304.74:140.44:070.46:058:12Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:513.711:114.64:550.44:480.56:048:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:363.711:544.55:370.45:310.56:048:14Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:243.76:200.46:180.66:038:14Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:404.41:153.77:060.47:090.76:038:15Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:294.42:093.87:550.48:070.76:028:16Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:224.33:064.08:490.49:110.76:028:16Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:184.24:014.39:430.210:110.56:028:17Third Quarter31Thu
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 7:16 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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