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 : 11:07 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 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 - Jun 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:585.09:146.13:070.13:010.06:038:20New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:474.910:015.73:530.33:480.36:038:20Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:394.710:525.44:370.54:350.56:038:21Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:354.611:445.15:200.65:210.76:038:22Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:294.66:020.86:081.06:038:22Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:344.81:184.76:450.96:581.26:028:23First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:194.72:034.87:300.97:521.36:028:23First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:024.52:474.98:200.98:511.36:028:24First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:444.43:305.09:100.89:471.26:028:24First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:294.44:155.19:590.710:381.06:028:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:164.35:015.310:440.611:260.86:028:25Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:064.35:495.511:280.56:028:25Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:574.46:365.712:140.612:130.46:028:26Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:464.57:225.91:030.41:000.26:028:26Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:334.68:066.11:510.31:480.16:028:26Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:194.78:526.12:390.12:380.06:028:27Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:074.89:406.03:26-0.13:280.06:038:27Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:014.910:335.94:13-0.24:200.06:038:27Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:025.011:315.75:00-0.35:130.16:038:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:055.25:49-0.36:100.36:038:28Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:295.51:055.46:41-0.37:120.46:038:28Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:245.42:005.67:36-0.38:200.56:048:28Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:195.22:555.78:35-0.39:290.46:048:28Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:145.03:505.89:35-0.310:310.36:048:28Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:124.94:465.910:31-0.311:270.26:058:29Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:104.85:425.911:23-0.36:058:29Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:084.76:365.912:210.212:14-0.36:058:29Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:034.77:265.91:130.11:05-0.26:068:29New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:524.78:115.82:020.11:54-0.26:068:29New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:384.78:535.62:470.12:40-0.16:068:29New Moon30Sat
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 7:44 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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