Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 23m at 11:19 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:405.14:584.111:000.211:04-0.27:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:345.15:524.111:540.211:54-0.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:245.16:424.012:440.27:175:15Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:095.17:264.012:41-0.11:290.27:175:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:505.08:084.01:250.02:100.27:175:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:294.98:484.02:060.12:500.27:175:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:074.89:293.92:460.23:290.27:175:18Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:474.610:133.93:280.34:080.37:175:19Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:284.510:584.04:110.44:480.37:175:20Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:104.311:454.04:560.65:280.37:175:21Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:544.25:430.76:120.47:175:22Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:344.012:424.06:350.87:000.47:175:23Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:274.11:353.97:350.97:530.47:175:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:224.22:323.88:370.88:470.37:175:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:164.43:273.79:340.79:380.27:175:25Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:094.64:223.810:270.610:270.17:165:26Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:014.95:163.911:190.411:17-0.17:165:27Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:525.16:094.112:090.27:165:28Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:405.36:584.312:08-0.312:58-0.17:155:29New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:265.57:464.612:58-0.41:45-0.37:155:30New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:125.68:354.71:49-0.52:32-0.57:155:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:005.59:274.92:40-0.63:21-0.67:145:32Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:515.410:244.93:34-0.54:11-0.67:145:33Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:455.211:215.04:30-0.45:02-0.67:135:34Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:404.95:27-0.25:54-0.57:135:35First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:195.012:384.66:270.16:51-0.47:125:36First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:204.91:384.47:320.37:52-0.27:125:37First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:214.92:404.28:400.48:53-0.17:115:38First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:214.93:394.09:430.49:510.07:105:39Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:184.94:374.010:400.410:440.07:105:40Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:124.95:324.011:330.411:350.17:095:41Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:34 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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