Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2m at 1:47 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:38 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:244.37:464.41:130.41:310.36:597:32New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:034.28:244.51:550.32:070.36:587:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:394.18:584.62:340.32:410.36:567:34New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:124.19:324.63:110.33:140.36:557:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:454.010:064.63:490.43:480.36:547:35Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:193.910:444.64:280.44:250.36:527:36Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:583.811:274.65:100.55:040.46:517:37Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:443.75:550.55:480.46:507:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:154.612:363.76:430.66:380.56:487:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:084.51:343.77:360.67:360.56:477:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:084.52:403.88:370.58:450.56:467:40First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:114.53:454.09:380.49:530.36:447:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:124.64:454.310:340.110:550.16:437:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:094.65:424.711:25-0.111:52-0.16:427:42Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:054.76:375.112:15-0.36:417:43Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:594.87:295.412:49-0.31:05-0.56:397:43Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:504.88:195.61:43-0.41:54-0.66:387:44Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:394.79:075.72:36-0.52:42-0.76:377:45Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:274.69:565.73:27-0.43:31-0.66:367:46Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:174.410:485.54:19-0.34:21-0.56:357:46Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:124.311:435.25:12-0.25:14-0.36:337:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:084.16:050.06:080.06:327:48Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:385.01:064.06:580.27:050.26:317:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:344.72:053.97:550.38:060.56:307:49Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:314.53:053.98:550.49:120.66:297:50Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:294.34:024.09:530.410:130.66:287:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:234.24:554.110:430.411:080.66:277:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:144.15:454.311:290.311:580.56:267:53Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:034.06:324.412:110.36:257:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:494.07:164.612:450.512:520.36:247:54Waning Crescent30Sat
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 4:42 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 98% 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 (98% 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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