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 2h 14m 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:105.95:225.011:34-0.211:44-0.77:105:44Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:036.36:175.512:25-0.67:095:45New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:526.57:085.812:38-1.01:14-0.97:085:46New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:406.67:586.01:31-1.12:02-1.17:085:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:286.48:506.02:22-1.12:50-1.17:075:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:206.19:465.93:14-0.83:38-0.97:065:49Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:175.710:465.74:06-0.54:28-0.77:055:50Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:175.311:485.55:02-0.15:20-0.37:045:51First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:174.96:030.46:180.07:035:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:485.31:164.67:150.77:240.37:035:53First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:475.22:144.58:310.98:320.47:025:54First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:475.13:134.49:350.99:320.37:015:55Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:465.04:094.410:270.810:240.37:005:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:425.15:024.611:120.711:100.26:595:56Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:305.25:484.811:530.611:530.16:585:57Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:125.36:295.012:310.56:575:58Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:485.37:065.112:340.01:070.46:565:59Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:205.37:405.11:120.11:410.36:556:00Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:505.28:125.11:490.12:140.36:536:01Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:205.18:455.02:240.32:460.46:526:02Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:514.99:214.92:590.43:170.66:516:03Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:264.610:034.83:340.63:490.76:506:04Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:084.410:534.84:120.84:240.86:496:05Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:584.311:474.84:551.05:040.96:486:05Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:544.25:461.15:550.96:476:06Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:445.012:524.36:521.27:040.96:456:07Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:435.21:534.58:091.18:230.76:446:08Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:445.42:574.79:160.89:320.36:436:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:455.84:015.210:130.310:31-0.16:426:10Waning Crescent29Wed
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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