Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 4:46 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:035.05:350.36:17-0.17:015:05First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:354.71:005.06:430.47:18-0.27:025:04First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:345.01:574.98:000.48:23-0.47:035:04First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:345.32:574.99:100.29:22-0.67:045:04Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:345.53:584.910:120.010:18-0.87:045:04Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:335.84:594.911:09-0.311:11-0.97:055:05Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:306.15:565.012:03-0.57:065:05Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:226.26:475.012:03-1.012:56-0.67:075:05Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:116.27:355.012:54-1.01:45-0.67:085:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:576.18:224.81:42-0.92:31-0.57:085:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:435.89:104.72:29-0.73:15-0.37:095:05Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:305.410:024.53:14-0.43:580.07:105:06Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:205.010:564.33:58-0.14:390.27:105:06Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:094.611:494.34:430.25:210.47:115:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:574.45:300.66:060.67:125:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:394.212:434.16:220.86:570.67:125:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:274.31:294.07:251.07:560.67:135:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:164.32:173.98:301.08:520.67:135:08Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:064.43:083.89:280.99:420.47:145:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:574.64:013.910:180.710:270.37:145:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:474.84:534.011:060.511:120.17:155:09Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:345.15:414.111:530.311:56-0.17:155:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:175.46:244.312:380.07:165:10New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:575.67:044.412:39-0.31:22-0.17:165:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:375.77:454.61:23-0.42:04-0.37:175:11New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:175.78:294.72:06-0.42:46-0.47:175:12Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:025.69:194.72:51-0.43:29-0.57:175:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:525.410:174.83:38-0.34:14-0.57:185:13Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:475.211:184.94:28-0.15:01-0.57:185:14Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:445.05:240.15:54-0.47:185:15First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:185.012:414.86:280.36:54-0.47:185:15First Quarter31Mon
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 7:54 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 11% 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 (11% 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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