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 1h 42m 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 - Jul 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:555.45:38-0.76:02-0.16:078:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:195.612:555.56:29-0.67:030.26:078:29Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:155.31:505.57:23-0.48:090.46:078:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:095.02:435.58:20-0.29:180.56:088:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:024.73:365.59:18-0.110:200.66:088:28Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:564.44:295.410:120.011:140.66:098:28Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:504.35:225.311:020.16:098:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:454.26:145.312:030.611:49 AM0.16:108:28Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:374.27:015.312:500.612:360.16:118:27New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:244.37:435.31:340.51:210.16:118:27New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:064.48:215.22:150.52:050.26:128:27New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:464.48:565.12:530.42:470.26:128:26New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:254.49:304.93:300.43:270.36:138:26Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:064.310:054.84:050.34:050.56:138:26Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:494.210:444.64:400.44:430.66:148:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:344.211:274.45:140.45:230.76:158:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:194.35:480.46:050.86:158:24First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:124.31:034.56:240.56:530.96:168:24First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:584.21:494.87:050.47:510.96:178:23First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:474.12:395.07:580.48:590.86:178:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:394.13:335.39:010.210:050.66:188:22Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:374.24:315.610:060.011:050.36:198:22Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:404.35:315.911:07-0.36:198:21Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:444.66:296.212:020.012:06-0.66:208:20Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:464.97:246.412:57-0.41:05-0.86:218:20Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:435.38:166.51:51-0.72:02-0.96:218:19Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:375.59:076.42:43-1.02:58-1.06:228:18Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:315.69:596.13:33-1.13:52-0.96:238:17Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:285.610:555.74:22-1.14:46-0.66:248:17Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:285.511:535.35:10-1.05:41-0.36:248:16Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:275.56:00-0.76:390.16:258:15Third Quarter31Sun
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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