Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 58m at 1:01 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:53 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:554.79:123.62:290.43:230.57:175:13Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:324.79:543.63:080.44:020.47:175:14Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:124.610:403.73:510.54:420.47:175:15Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:544.511:283.84:360.55:230.37:175:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:394.45:250.66:050.37:175:17Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:204.012:284.26:200.76:530.37:175:17Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:164.21:244.17:240.77:470.27:175:18Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:154.42:244.08:320.68:430.17:175:19Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:134.73:253.99:340.59:37-0.17:175:20Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:115.04:253.910:330.310:31-0.27:175:21Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:085.35:264.011:310.211:26-0.47:175:22Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:055.56:234.112:270.07:175:23New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:585.77:174.212:21-0.51:20-0.27:175:23New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:485.78:084.41:16-0.52:11-0.37:175:24New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:375.79:004.42:09-0.53:02-0.37:165:25New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:285.59:554.53:03-0.43:52-0.37:165:26Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:195.210:514.53:58-0.24:41-0.37:165:27Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:114.911:464.54:530.05:29-0.27:165:28Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:034.65:480.26:18-0.17:155:29First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:414.512:564.36:460.57:100.17:155:30First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:374.51:514.07:500.78:060.27:155:31First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:344.52:473.88:530.79:000.37:145:32First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:284.53:423.69:510.89:510.37:145:33Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:204.54:353.510:440.710:390.47:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:114.65:273.511:340.711:250.47:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:594.66:153.612:210.77:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:434.76:583.612:100.41:040.67:125:37Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:224.87:373.712:520.31:420.57:115:38Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:584.88:133.81:310.32:190.47:105:39Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:324.88:493.82:090.32:550.47:105:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:064.79:274.02:480.33:310.37:095:41Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (90% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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