Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:01 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 3:42 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:464.42:464.09:040.99:230.57:015:05Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:354.63:384.09:570.710:080.37:015:05Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:254.94:304.110:470.410:530.07:025:04Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:135.35:214.311:360.211:39-0.27:035:04Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:005.66:094.412:25-0.17:045:04New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:465.96:544.612:25-0.41:13-0.37:055:04New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:306.17:404.71:13-0.62:00-0.47:055:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:166.18:294.72:01-0.72:47-0.57:065:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:065.99:254.72:51-0.63:34-0.67:075:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:015.710:284.83:42-0.54:23-0.57:085:05Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:005.511:324.84:36-0.35:15-0.57:085:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:585.35:360.06:11-0.47:095:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:324.912:555.06:430.27:12-0.37:105:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:315.11:524.87:580.38:15-0.37:115:06First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:295.22:514.69:080.39:14-0.47:115:06Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:275.33:504.510:080.210:07-0.47:125:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:245.44:484.411:020.110:57-0.57:125:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:195.55:424.511:530.011:45-0.57:135:07Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:085.66:294.512:400.07:145:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:525.67:124.512:31-0.51:230.07:145:08Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:325.57:524.51:15-0.52:030.07:155:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:095.38:314.41:56-0.42:400.17:155:09Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:465.19:124.32:35-0.23:160.27:165:10Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:244.89:584.13:130.03:510.37:165:10Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:054.610:474.03:510.34:260.47:165:11Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:484.411:354.04:310.55:030.57:175:11Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:334.25:130.75:430.67:175:12Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:224.112:184.06:010.96:290.77:175:13Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:084.21:053.97:021.07:270.77:185:13Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:574.41:563.98:131.08:300.57:185:14Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:504.62:523.99:190.89:290.27:185:15Waning Crescent31Sat
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 6:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 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 (20% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, 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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