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 2h 00m 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 - Nov 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:504.57:064.212:290.212:570.47:326:19Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:314.76:464.21:080.112:400.36:335:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:094.87:234.212:460.11:220.26:335:17Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:455.07:594.21:230.02:030.16:345:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:225.18:384.12:01-0.12:460.16:355:15Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:045.29:234.12:42-0.13:320.06:365:14Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:525.110:164.03:29-0.14:220.06:375:13Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:475.111:174.04:210.05:150.06:385:13Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:465.05:170.16:110.16:395:12Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:204.112:474.96:190.27:120.06:405:11Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:264.21:524.87:280.28:160.06:415:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:314.42:544.88:390.29:16-0.26:425:10Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:324.63:534.79:430.110:10-0.36:435:09Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:304.94:504.710:420.011:01-0.46:445:09Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:255.15:444.611:38-0.111:51-0.46:455:08Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:165.36:354.512:31-0.26:465:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:035.47:224.412:38-0.41:20-0.16:465:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:475.38:054.31:23-0.32:07-0.16:475:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:305.28:494.12:06-0.22:510.06:485:06New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:135.19:343.92:480.03:360.16:495:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:574.910:223.83:320.24:210.26:505:05Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:444.711:123.74:180.45:070.46:515:05Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:324.55:060.55:530.46:525:04Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:043.712:224.45:560.76:430.56:535:04First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:583.71:154.26:520.87:380.56:545:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:543.82:094.17:540.88:320.56:555:03First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:483.93:024.18:540.89:210.46:565:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:394.13:524.09:480.710:050.36:575:03Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:284.44:414.010:380.610:480.26:575:03Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:144.65:284.011:260.411:300.16:585:03Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 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.

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