Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 09m at 10:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:59 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Oct 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:235.08:434.82:08-0.32:33-0.27:066:56New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:065.09:254.62:51-0.33:18-0.17:076:55New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:484.910:074.43:32-0.24:030.07:086:54Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:314.810:514.24:130.04:480.17:086:52Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:164.711:374.04:550.15:330.37:096:51Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:034.55:390.36:200.57:106:50Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:263.812:534.46:240.57:090.67:106:48First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:173.71:454.37:150.68:040.77:116:47First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:133.62:414.28:120.79:040.77:126:46First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:123.63:384.29:150.710:010.67:136:44First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:083.74:314.210:130.710:510.57:136:43Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:003.95:214.311:050.511:360.47:146:42Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:494.16:094.411:530.47:156:41Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:354.36:544.412:190.212:390.37:166:39Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:194.67:364.51:000.11:250.17:176:38Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:594.98:154.51:40-0.12:090.07:176:37Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:385.18:554.52:20-0.22:53-0.17:186:36Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:195.29:364.53:00-0.33:39-0.27:196:34Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:045.310:244.43:44-0.34:28-0.27:206:33Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:555.311:194.34:32-0.35:20-0.27:216:32Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:525.25:25-0.36:15-0.17:216:31Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:204.212:525.16:22-0.17:140.07:226:30Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:234.21:555.07:240.08:170.07:236:29Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:294.22:594.98:330.19:230.07:246:28Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:354.34:024.89:430.110:24-0.17:256:26Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:364.55:004.810:470.011:19-0.27:266:25Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:334.75:564.711:450.07:276:24Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:284.96:484.612:09-0.312:390.07:276:23Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:175.07:364.512:57-0.31:30-0.17:286:22New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:025.18:204.41:42-0.22:160.07:296:21New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:445.09:014.32:23-0.12:590.07:306:20New Moon31Wed
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 1:45 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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