Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 17m at 12:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:24 pm (4.7 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 - Feb 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:314.32:443.58:500.98:540.57:095:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:254.33:403.59:470.99:460.57:085:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:184.44:333.610:380.810:350.47:075:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:084.65:253.711:260.611:220.37:065:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:564.76:133.912:120.47:065:46Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:394.96:564.112:090.112:540.27:055:47Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:195.07:374.312:540.01:340.07:045:48Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:575.18:184.61:39-0.12:14-0.17:035:48Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:375.09:024.82:25-0.22:55-0.37:025:49Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:215.09:524.93:13-0.23:39-0.47:015:50Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:094.810:465.04:04-0.24:26-0.47:005:51Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:024.611:435.04:58-0.15:16-0.46:595:52Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:594.45:550.16:10-0.36:585:53Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:435.01:014.26:580.37:11-0.26:575:54Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:475.02:084.08:080.48:19-0.16:565:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:525.03:144.09:160.39:24-0.16:555:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:535.04:164.110:170.310:24-0.16:545:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:525.05:154.211:140.211:21-0.16:535:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:475.06:104.312:060.16:525:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:375.06:594.412:14-0.112:540.06:516:00New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:214.97:424.51:03-0.11:360.06:506:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:014.88:234.51:470.02:150.06:496:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:404.79:024.52:290.12:530.06:486:02New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:184.59:434.53:110.23:300.16:466:03Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:584.310:264.43:530.34:080.26:456:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:394.111:104.44:360.44:480.36:446:05Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:233.911:574.35:200.65:290.46:436:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:103.76:090.76:160.56:426:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:494.31:033.67:040.97:100.66:406:07First Quarter29Wed
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 4:06 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 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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