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 3h 32m at 11:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:12 am (3.7 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 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:524.06:154.411:570.47:076:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:394.17:004.412:290.412:430.47:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:234.37:414.41:100.31:260.37:086:53Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:024.48:184.41:470.22:070.27:096:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:374.68:524.32:230.22:460.27:106:50Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:114.79:254.32:570.13:250.27:106:49Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:464.810:004.23:320.14:060.27:116:47Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:254.810:424.14:100.14:500.27:126:46Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:114.811:324.04:530.15:380.27:136:45Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:044.85:400.16:310.37:136:43Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:283.91:034.86:330.27:280.37:146:42Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:313.92:064.87:340.28:330.37:156:41Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:394.03:134.88:440.29:390.27:166:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:464.24:164.99:540.110:380.07:166:38Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:484.45:154.910:560.011:33-0.27:176:37Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:474.76:125.011:55-0.27:186:36Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:425.07:055.012:24-0.412:51-0.37:196:35Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:345.27:554.91:14-0.51:45-0.47:206:33New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:225.48:424.82:02-0.52:35-0.47:206:32New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:075.49:274.62:47-0.53:23-0.37:216:31New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:525.310:124.43:31-0.44:11-0.27:226:30Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:395.111:014.14:16-0.24:590.07:236:29Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:274.911:523.95:030.05:480.27:246:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:184.75:500.26:370.47:256:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:443.81:094.56:400.57:290.57:266:26First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:393.72:044.47:340.68:260.67:266:25First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:363.73:004.38:360.79:250.67:276:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:333.73:554.29:380.710:180.57:286:22First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:273.94:474.210:340.711:050.47:296:21Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:184.15:364.211:250.611:480.37:306:20Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:054.36:224.212:120.57:316:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:16 am — 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