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 - Jan 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:025.47:184.212:28-0.21:230.07:175:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:475.68:054.31:17-0.42:10-0.27:175:15Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:335.68:554.42:06-0.42:59-0.37:175:15Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:235.69:504.52:58-0.43:49-0.47:175:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:165.410:494.63:53-0.44:40-0.47:175:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:125.211:484.64:51-0.25:32-0.47:175:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:085.05:500.06:26-0.47:175:19Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:484.71:074.76:530.27:24-0.37:175:20Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:504.82:074.48:020.38:25-0.27:175:21Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:514.93:074.29:080.39:22-0.27:175:21Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:484.94:054.110:090.310:15-0.17:175:22Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:445.05:014.011:050.311:06-0.17:175:23Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:375.05:543.911:580.311:550.07:175:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:265.06:433.912:470.37:175:25New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:095.07:263.912:410.11:300.37:165:26New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:494.98:063.91:230.22:100.37:165:27New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:274.88:443.82:030.22:480.37:165:28New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:044.79:243.82:420.33:260.37:155:29Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:424.610:063.93:230.44:050.37:155:30Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:224.510:513.94:050.54:430.37:155:31Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:034.311:364.04:490.65:230.47:145:32Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:464.25:350.76:050.47:145:33First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:244.012:324.06:270.86:510.47:135:34First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:174.11:253.97:260.87:440.47:135:35First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:134.32:233.88:300.88:390.37:125:36First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:094.53:213.79:290.79:320.27:125:37Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:034.74:183.810:240.510:230.17:115:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:584.95:143.911:180.311:15-0.17:115:39Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:515.26:094.112:100.17:105:40Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:425.47:004.312:08-0.31:01-0.17:095:41Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:295.67:504.61:00-0.51:49-0.37:095:42Full Moon31Sat
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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