Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 2:50 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:19 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:255.03:394.09:450.49:50-0.27:175:14Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:225.14:383.910:450.310:43-0.27:175:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:185.25:353.811:420.311:35-0.17:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:115.26:293.812:350.37:175:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:005.27:163.812:260.01:240.37:175:17Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:435.18:003.81:130.02:080.37:175:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:255.08:423.81:570.12:500.37:175:19Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:054.89:263.72:400.33:310.47:175:19Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:464.710:113.83:230.44:110.47:175:20Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:284.510:573.84:080.54:500.47:175:21Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:114.311:443.94:530.65:300.47:175:22Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:544.15:410.86:110.57:175:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:333.912:413.96:340.96:570.57:175:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:254.01:323.77:341.07:480.57:175:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:194.22:273.58:371.08:400.57:165:26Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:124.33:223.59:350.99:300.57:165:27Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:044.54:163.410:280.810:180.47:165:28Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:564.75:103.511:190.711:060.27:155:29Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:464.96:013.612:090.57:155:30Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:345.16:503.812:570.37:155:31New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:195.37:354.012:45-0.11:420.17:145:32New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:035.48:224.31:34-0.22:27-0.17:145:33New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:485.49:114.52:24-0.33:12-0.27:135:33Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:365.310:064.63:16-0.33:59-0.47:135:34Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:275.111:024.84:12-0.24:47-0.47:125:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:204.811:594.95:08-0.15:36-0.47:125:36Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:154.56:070.16:28-0.37:115:37First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:594.91:144.27:120.37:26-0.27:115:38First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:014.92:174.08:210.58:29-0.17:105:39First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:034.93:193.89:280.59:290.07:095:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:024.94:203.710:290.510:260.17:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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