Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : 11:19 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 5:12 am (3.7 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 - Jul 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:014.08:275.22:040.21:58-0.16:048:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:444.19:095.32:480.12:43-0.26:058:27Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:284.39:535.33:32-0.13:31-0.26:058:27Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:184.410:425.34:18-0.24:22-0.26:068:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:134.511:345.25:07-0.35:17-0.26:068:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:104.65:57-0.46:13-0.16:068:26Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:295.01:094.76:48-0.47:130.06:078:26Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:264.82:094.87:43-0.48:180.26:088:26Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:274.63:114.98:43-0.39:260.26:088:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:294.44:125.09:44-0.310:300.26:098:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:294.35:105.110:41-0.311:290.26:098:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:284.26:065.211:35-0.36:108:25Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:254.16:595.212:260.212:28-0.26:108:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:184.17:485.21:190.11:19-0.26:118:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:064.18:325.12:080.12:06-0.16:128:24New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:504.19:135.02:520.12:500.06:128:23New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:324.19:534.93:330.13:320.16:138:23New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:144.010:334.74:130.24:150.36:148:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:584.011:144.54:530.24:580.46:148:22Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:444.011:574.45:330.25:430.56:158:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:304.16:130.36:290.66:158:21Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:414.21:184.16:560.37:190.76:168:20First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:274.02:094.17:420.48:150.86:178:19First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:193.93:034.28:330.49:170.96:188:19First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:143.73:574.39:280.410:150.86:188:18First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:093.74:504.510:200.311:080.76:198:17Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:033.75:414.711:090.211:580.56:208:17Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:563.86:314.911:570.16:208:16Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:484.07:195.112:480.312:46-0.16:218:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:374.28:055.31:360.11:36-0.26:228:14Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:234.48:495.42:22-0.12:25-0.46:228:14Full Moon31Fri
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 8:15 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 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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