Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 36m at 5:50 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Dec 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:054.83:244.59:200.29:39-0.46:595:03Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:035.04:214.410:200.110:32-0.47:005:03Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:595.25:184.311:160.011:23-0.47:005:02Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:525.36:114.312:100.07:015:02Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:415.47:004.212:12-0.31:000.07:025:02Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:265.37:444.112:59-0.21:470.07:035:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:095.28:274.11:43-0.12:300.17:045:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:505.19:114.02:260.03:130.17:045:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:324.99:573.93:090.23:560.27:055:03Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:164.710:453.83:540.34:390.37:065:03Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:024.511:343.84:400.55:220.37:075:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:484.45:280.66:070.47:075:03Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:243.912:364.26:190.86:550.47:085:04Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:173.91:284.07:170.97:470.47:095:04Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:124.12:223.98:190.98:390.47:095:04Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:044.23:153.89:170.89:280.37:105:05Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:554.44:063.810:090.710:130.27:115:05Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:444.64:563.810:590.610:580.17:115:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:314.85:453.911:470.411:430.07:125:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:175.16:324.012:340.27:125:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:015.37:174.112:29-0.11:200.17:135:07New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:445.48:024.31:15-0.32:06-0.17:135:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:285.58:504.42:03-0.32:52-0.27:145:08New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:165.49:434.52:53-0.33:41-0.37:145:08Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:085.310:414.63:48-0.34:32-0.47:155:09Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:035.211:404.74:44-0.25:23-0.47:155:09Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:004.95:430.06:17-0.47:155:10First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:414.812:594.76:460.17:15-0.37:165:11First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:434.82:004.57:540.38:17-0.37:165:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:444.93:014.39:010.39:16-0.37:165:12Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:435.04:004.210:030.310:12-0.37:175:13Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 9:01 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 84% 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 (84% 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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