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 17m 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 - Oct 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:054.811:093.94:420.55:220.77:096:57Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:584.85:210.66:080.87:096:56First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:073.912:544.86:070.77:020.87:106:54First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:064.01:505.07:040.78:070.77:116:53First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:064.22:465.18:170.69:160.57:126:52First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:074.53:455.39:350.410:160.17:126:50Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:094.94:435.510:400.011:10-0.47:136:49Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:095.45:415.711:39-0.37:146:48Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:085.96:375.812:01-0.812:35-0.67:156:46Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:026.37:295.912:53-1.11:30-0.87:156:45Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:546.68:205.81:43-1.22:24-0.97:166:44Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:436.69:105.62:34-1.23:16-0.87:176:43Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:346.410:045.33:23-1.14:08-0.67:186:41Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:296.111:024.94:13-0.85:00-0.37:196:40Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:285.75:04-0.55:540.17:196:39Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:054.612:305.45:56-0.16:510.47:206:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:054.41:285.16:530.37:550.77:216:36Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:014.42:234.87:570.69:000.87:226:35Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:554.43:154.69:060.79:570.77:236:34Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:484.54:054.510:060.710:420.67:236:33Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:394.64:544.510:560.611:230.57:246:32Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:284.85:414.511:410.57:256:31Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:135.06:244.512:010.312:230.47:266:30Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:555.17:044.612:400.21:050.37:276:28New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:335.37:404.61:180.11:450.27:286:27New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:085.38:144.51:550.12:250.27:286:26New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:415.38:464.42:320.13:040.27:296:25New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:155.39:204.23:070.23:430.37:306:24Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:535.29:594.13:420.34:230.47:316:23Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:395.110:484.04:200.45:050.47:326:22Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:325.011:484.05:010.45:510.57:336:21Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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