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 2h 57m 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 - Mar 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:454.65:073.911:060.411:130.36:406:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:364.65:574.011:540.46:396:09Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:224.66:424.112:010.312:370.36:386:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:034.67:224.212:450.21:150.36:366:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:404.67:584.31:250.21:510.36:356:11Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:154.58:334.32:030.32:250.26:346:12Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:484.49:084.42:400.32:590.26:336:13Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:224.310:454.44:190.34:350.27:317:14Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:584.211:264.45:000.45:120.27:307:14Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:394.05:430.45:520.37:297:15Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:104.412:243.96:290.56:350.37:277:16Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:004.51:163.87:200.67:260.47:267:17Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:564.52:173.88:210.68:280.47:257:17Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:594.53:243.89:260.59:350.37:237:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:024.74:274.010:260.410:360.17:227:19Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:024.85:284.311:220.111:34-0.17:217:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:595.06:254.612:15-0.17:197:21Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:545.27:204.912:31-0.31:06-0.47:187:21Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:455.38:115.21:27-0.51:56-0.67:177:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:345.38:595.42:20-0.62:44-0.77:157:23New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:215.29:485.53:12-0.73:31-0.77:147:24New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:105.010:405.44:03-0.64:20-0.77:127:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:024.811:335.34:56-0.45:10-0.57:117:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:564.55:49-0.26:02-0.37:107:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:285.112:514.36:430.06:55-0.17:087:27First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:244.91:494.17:400.37:530.27:077:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:224.72:493.98:430.48:560.47:067:28First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:214.53:493.99:460.59:590.47:047:29First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:184.44:453.910:420.510:560.47:037:30Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:124.45:384.011:320.411:470.47:027:31Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:034.46:284.112:180.47:007:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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