Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 17m at 1:47 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Sep 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:015.311:204.74:40-0.65:18-0.36:457:38Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:585.35:31-0.56:14-0.16:467:37Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:174.412:575.26:25-0.47:130.16:477:35First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:174.21:585.07:23-0.28:180.36:477:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:214.03:024.98:280.09:270.46:487:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:264.04:044.89:360.110:300.46:497:31Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:294.05:034.810:390.111:260.36:497:30Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:274.05:574.711:360.16:507:29Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:224.16:484.712:180.212:280.16:517:27Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:114.37:334.61:040.21:170.26:517:26Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:554.48:134.51:460.22:010.26:527:24Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:344.48:504.42:230.22:410.26:537:23Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:104.59:254.32:580.23:190.36:537:22Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:454.59:594.13:320.23:580.46:547:20Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:224.510:354.04:060.34:380.46:557:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:014.411:143.84:430.35:200.56:557:18Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:454.411:593.75:220.46:050.66:567:16Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:324.36:050.56:530.76:577:15Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:483.61:254.36:520.67:480.86:577:13Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:443.52:234.37:470.68:500.86:587:12Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:473.53:244.48:530.69:510.76:597:11Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:503.74:214.59:560.510:440.57:007:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:473.95:154.610:530.311:330.27:007:08Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:414.36:074.711:470.17:017:06Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:344.66:574.912:200.012:41-0.27:027:05Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:245.07:454.91:06-0.31:33-0.47:027:04New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:115.48:314.91:52-0.52:24-0.57:037:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:585.69:184.82:38-0.63:15-0.57:047:01New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:475.610:074.73:25-0.74:07-0.47:046:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:405.611:014.54:15-0.65:01-0.37:056:58Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 95% 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 (95% 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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