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 4h 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 - Apr 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:504.47:144.312:350.41:010.36:597:32Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:334.37:544.41:200.31:400.36:587:33Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:124.38:314.52:010.32:160.26:567:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:474.39:064.62:400.32:510.26:557:34Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:214.29:404.63:180.33:250.26:547:35Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:544.110:154.73:560.34:000.26:527:36Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:294.010:544.74:360.34:380.26:517:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:114.011:404.75:200.35:200.26:507:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:003.96:060.36:070.36:487:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:314.712:553.96:570.46:590.36:477:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:274.71:573.97:540.48:020.36:467:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:304.73:044.08:570.39:110.36:447:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:344.74:084.29:590.110:170.16:437:41Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:354.85:084.510:55-0.111:17-0.16:427:42Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:344.86:064.911:48-0.36:417:43Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:304.97:015.212:15-0.312:40-0.56:397:43Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:245.07:525.51:12-0.41:30-0.66:387:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:144.98:415.62:05-0.52:19-0.76:377:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:014.89:285.62:56-0.53:07-0.66:367:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:494.710:175.53:47-0.43:55-0.56:357:46Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:404.511:085.34:38-0.34:44-0.36:337:47Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:334.35:29-0.15:35-0.16:327:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:015.112:274.16:200.16:260.16:317:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:544.81:224.07:120.27:210.46:307:49First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:484.62:193.98:080.48:210.66:297:50First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:444.43:173.99:070.59:240.66:287:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:404.34:134.010:030.410:230.66:277:52First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:344.25:054.110:530.411:150.66:267:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:244.15:544.311:380.36:257:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:134.16:414.412:040.512:210.36:237:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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