Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 12:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 6:53 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 - Jun 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:324.26:125.311:39-0.46:018:18Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:304.37:075.612:300.012:32-0.56:018:18Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:264.37:595.81:26-0.21:25-0.66:018:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:184.48:495.82:20-0.32:18-0.66:018:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:094.49:395.73:11-0.33:11-0.66:008:20Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:024.410:305.54:03-0.34:04-0.46:008:20Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:574.411:235.34:55-0.34:59-0.26:008:21Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:544.35:46-0.25:550.06:008:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:165.012:504.36:36-0.26:500.26:008:22Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:094.71:464.37:270.07:490.56:008:22Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:034.42:434.38:210.18:510.66:008:23Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:584.23:384.49:160.29:530.76:008:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:524.04:314.510:080.210:490.76:008:24Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:443.85:214.510:550.211:400.76:008:24Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:353.76:104.611:400.36:008:24Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:253.76:574.712:290.612:240.36:008:25Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:123.77:404.81:160.61:070.36:008:25New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:553.78:194.81:580.51:480.36:008:25New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:333.78:554.82:380.52:270.36:018:25New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:103.79:304.83:170.43:050.36:018:26New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:483.810:064.83:550.33:450.36:018:26Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:293.910:464.84:350.34:280.36:018:26Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:154.011:294.75:150.25:150.36:028:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:054.15:570.16:060.46:028:26Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:174.612:584.36:420.07:000.46:028:27First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:084.51:544.57:300.08:020.56:038:27First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:044.32:554.78:25-0.19:090.56:038:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:064.23:554.99:24-0.210:150.46:038:27First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:094.14:555.110:22-0.311:150.26:048:27Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:104.15:535.411:18-0.46:048:27Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 9:50 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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