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 55m at 11:07 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:46 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 - Sep 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:574.610:564.14:400.45:040.66:487:38Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:444.511:433.95:140.55:450.76:497:37Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:344.65:510.66:320.96:497:36First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:353.91:254.76:350.67:290.96:507:34First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:293.92:184.87:310.68:380.96:517:33First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:254.03:145.08:430.59:460.66:517:32First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:264.24:125.39:550.310:450.26:527:30Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:284.65:105.610:58-0.111:38-0.26:537:29Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:295.06:075.811:55-0.46:547:28Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:285.57:006.112:29-0.612:51-0.76:547:26Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:225.97:506.11:19-1.01:46-0.96:557:25Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:136.28:406.12:09-1.22:40-1.06:567:23Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:036.39:305.82:58-1.33:33-0.96:567:22Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:566.210:255.53:47-1.24:25-0.76:577:21Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:546.011:255.14:37-1.05:20-0.36:587:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:555.75:29-0.66:170.06:587:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:284.712:575.56:23-0.27:200.46:597:16Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:284.51:565.27:230.18:310.67:007:15Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:264.42:535.08:310.39:390.77:007:14Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:234.33:494.99:380.410:340.77:017:12Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:184.44:434.810:350.311:200.67:027:11Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:114.55:334.811:240.37:027:09Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:004.76:194.812:000.412:090.27:037:08Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:454.97:004.812:390.312:510.27:047:07New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:255.17:364.81:160.21:320.27:047:05New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:015.28:094.81:520.12:110.27:057:04New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:355.28:404.72:280.12:480.27:067:02New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:075.19:104.53:020.23:250.37:077:01Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:415.09:434.33:350.34:020.47:077:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:194.910:214.14:080.44:400.57:086:58Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 1:56 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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