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 4h 08m 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 - May 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:185.19:546.33:380.33:390.46:247:57Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:125.010:526.24:270.44:310.56:237:58Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:185.011:566.05:190.45:270.66:227:59Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:265.16:140.56:280.76:217:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:586.01:295.37:130.57:370.86:208:00Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:565.92:285.58:160.48:490.86:198:01Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:525.83:245.89:170.39:560.66:188:02Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:475.74:196.010:120.110:530.56:188:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:435.65:126.211:020.011:460.46:178:03Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:375.56:046.311:490.06:168:04Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:305.46:526.412:360.312:350.06:158:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:195.37:376.41:250.31:200.16:148:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:045.28:206.22:120.42:050.36:148:06New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:485.09:016.02:570.52:490.46:138:07New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:314.89:435.73:390.73:320.66:128:08Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:194.610:295.44:210.94:160.86:118:09Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:134.511:215.15:021.05:001.06:118:09Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:094.45:431.25:451.26:108:10Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:134.91:014.56:271.26:331.46:098:11First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:014.81:474.67:131.27:271.56:098:12First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:454.82:314.88:041.28:261.46:088:12First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:284.73:145.08:571.19:261.36:088:13First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:134.73:585.29:450.910:201.16:078:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:004.74:445.510:300.711:100.86:078:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:504.75:325.811:140.511:590.66:068:15Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:424.86:226.112:000.36:068:16Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:334.97:116.412:490.412:480.16:058:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:245.07:596.61:400.21:390.06:058:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:145.18:486.62:320.02:32-0.16:058:18Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:065.19:416.53:23-0.13:26-0.16:048:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:045.110:396.34:14-0.14:220.06:048:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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