Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 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 - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:205.212:504.16:440.06:500.06:227:56First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:205.11:544.27:430.07:550.16:217:56First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:234.93:004.38:480.09:050.26:207:57First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:274.94:044.49:51-0.110:130.16:197:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:284.85:034.710:48-0.211:140.06:187:59Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:254.76:004.911:41-0.36:178:00Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:214.66:535.012:120.012:31-0.36:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:134.67:425.21:06-0.11:19-0.36:158:01Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:004.58:265.21:56-0.12:03-0.36:148:02Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:444.39:085.12:430.02:45-0.16:138:03Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:264.29:495.03:270.03:260.06:138:03Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:084.010:314.94:100.14:070.16:128:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:523.811:154.74:540.24:500.36:118:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:393.75:380.35:340.46:108:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:014.612:283.76:220.46:210.66:108:06Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:484.51:203.67:090.57:120.76:098:07Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:394.32:143.78:010.68:090.86:088:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:324.23:103.88:560.59:120.86:088:09Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:274.14:043.99:490.510:100.76:078:09Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:194.14:554.210:370.411:030.66:068:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:094.15:434.411:210.211:520.56:068:11Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:574.16:304.712:040.16:058:11Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:454.17:154.912:410.312:460.06:058:12Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:304.27:585.21:290.21:30-0.16:048:13New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:144.28:415.42:150.02:13-0.36:048:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:584.39:255.53:02-0.12:59-0.36:038:14New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:454.310:135.53:50-0.23:48-0.46:038:15Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:384.311:075.54:41-0.34:41-0.36:038:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:374.35:34-0.35:38-0.26:028:16Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:055.312:384.36:29-0.36:37-0.16:028:17Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:035.21:404.47:25-0.27:400.16:028:17First Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659084)

Common Questions About Southport, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southport, NC today?

Slack tide in Southport, NC is approximately 8:10 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA