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 5h 02m 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 - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:325.310:545.04:16-0.74:46-0.56:457:38Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:285.311:494.85:07-0.75:41-0.36:467:37Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:255.25:59-0.56:38-0.16:477:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:474.51:235.16:54-0.37:380.16:477:34Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:464.32:244.97:53-0.18:440.36:487:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:494.13:264.88:580.09:500.36:497:31Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:514.14:254.710:020.110:490.36:497:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:494.05:214.711:000.111:430.36:507:29Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:454.16:134.711:530.26:517:27Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:374.27:024.612:320.312:420.26:517:26Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:234.27:454.61:160.21:280.26:527:24New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:054.38:234.51:570.22:090.26:537:23New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:424.48:594.42:330.22:480.26:537:22New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:184.49:344.33:080.23:260.36:547:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:534.410:084.23:420.24:040.36:557:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:304.410:444.14:170.34:450.46:557:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:094.411:243.94:550.35:270.56:567:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:534.45:350.46:120.66:577:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:093.812:414.46:180.47:020.66:577:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:593.71:354.47:060.57:580.76:587:12First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:573.72:354.48:040.59:010.66:597:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:013.73:374.59:100.410:020.57:007:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:043.94:354.710:120.310:560.27:007:08Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:024.25:314.811:090.111:470.07:017:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:584.56:255.012:04-0.27:027:05Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:524.97:175.112:37-0.312:59-0.47:027:03Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:435.28:065.21:26-0.51:52-0.67:037:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:325.58:535.12:14-0.72:44-0.67:047:01Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:205.69:425.03:02-0.73:36-0.67:046:59Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:115.610:334.83:50-0.74:29-0.57:056:58Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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