Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 10:01 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:22 pm (5.8 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:475.03:524.110:160.510:21-0.17:185:16Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:425.44:504.311:090.111:12-0.47:195:16Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:355.85:454.612:00-0.27:195:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:256.16:364.912:04-0.712:50-0.57:195:18New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:126.37:255.212:56-0.91:38-0.87:195:19New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:596.48:155.31:47-1.12:26-0.97:195:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:486.29:095.32:37-1.03:14-1.07:195:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:415.910:095.33:29-0.84:02-0.97:195:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:395.611:115.24:22-0.54:52-0.87:195:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:385.35:20-0.25:46-0.57:195:23First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:125.212:364.96:240.26:45-0.37:195:24First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:115.11:344.67:380.47:51-0.17:195:25First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:095.12:334.48:520.58:55-0.17:195:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:095.13:334.39:540.59:51-0.17:185:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:085.14:314.310:480.410:42-0.27:185:28Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:045.25:254.411:360.311:30-0.27:185:28Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:535.36:124.512:200.37:185:29Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:365.36:534.612:14-0.31:010.27:175:30Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:135.37:314.712:56-0.31:380.17:175:31Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:465.38:074.71:36-0.22:120.17:175:32Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:195.18:434.62:13-0.12:460.27:165:33Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:514.99:214.52:490.13:190.27:165:34Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:254.710:024.43:240.33:510.47:155:35Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:044.510:484.34:000.54:240.57:155:36Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:474.311:354.34:390.75:000.67:145:37Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:354.15:230.95:400.77:145:38Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:244.412:254.06:171.06:320.77:135:39Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:174.61:194.07:271.17:410.67:135:40Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:134.82:184.18:420.98:520.47:125:41Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:135.13:204.39:450.69:530.07:115:42Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:135.54:234.610:410.210:50-0.47:115:43Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:11 pm — 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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