Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 14m at 10:04 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:42 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:145.47:355.31:130.21:380.46:416:10Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:455.38:085.41:500.22:110.46:406:11Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:175.18:445.42:280.32:440.56:396:12Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:524.99:275.33:060.43:180.56:386:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:364.710:205.33:480.63:570.66:366:13Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:304.611:205.34:340.84:420.76:356:14Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:324.55:270.95:370.76:346:15Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:225.412:364.66:321.06:470.76:336:16Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:245.51:404.77:490.98:090.66:316:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:265.72:465.09:000.79:190.36:306:17Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:285.93:505.49:590.310:190.06:296:18Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:286.24:505.810:52-0.111:15-0.36:276:19Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:246.46:456.112:42-0.37:267:20Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:166.57:356.41:08-0.51:30-0.57:257:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:046.48:216.51:59-0.62:17-0.57:237:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:506.29:066.52:48-0.53:02-0.47:227:22New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:355.89:526.23:36-0.23:45-0.27:217:23Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:245.410:425.94:220.14:280.27:197:24Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:185.011:375.55:080.65:130.57:187:24Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:144.75:561.06:000.97:177:25Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:355.21:104.56:481.46:531.27:157:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:325.02:044.57:501.67:561.37:147:27First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:264.82:574.59:001.79:061.37:137:27First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:194.83:494.69:591.610:051.27:117:28First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:104.84:404.810:461.410:551.07:107:29Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:595.05:285.011:281.211:390.97:087:30Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:455.16:135.312:070.97:077:30Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:285.26:535.512:220.712:450.87:067:31Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:065.37:305.81:040.51:230.67:047:32Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:425.48:055.91:450.42:000.67:037:33Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:165.38:416.02:270.42:370.57:027:33Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Sunset Beach, NC is approximately 12:53 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 Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide data for Sunset Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659897. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659897.

What is the moon phase in Sunset Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sunset Beach, NC is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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