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 2h 33m 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 - Jan 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:195.11:424.77:450.48:04-0.47:195:16First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:195.22:434.68:590.39:08-0.47:195:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:205.43:464.610:020.110:05-0.67:195:18Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:215.64:474.710:59-0.110:59-0.77:195:18Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:185.75:444.811:52-0.211:51-0.87:195:19Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:115.96:344.912:42-0.37:195:20Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:575.97:195.012:40-0.81:27-0.47:195:21Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:395.88:024.91:26-0.72:09-0.37:195:22Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:205.68:444.82:09-0.62:48-0.27:195:23Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:005.39:284.72:50-0.43:260.07:195:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:414.910:164.53:30-0.14:020.17:195:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:254.611:054.44:090.24:380.37:195:25Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:104.311:544.34:500.55:170.57:185:26Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:554.15:340.86:000.67:185:27Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:424.312:414.06:271.06:530.77:185:28Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:314.31:303.97:321.17:570.87:185:29Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:224.42:223.88:421.18:590.67:175:30Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:154.63:183.99:410.99:520.47:175:31Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:084.94:144.010:330.610:400.17:175:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:005.25:074.311:220.311:28-0.17:165:33Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:485.65:564.612:090.07:165:34New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:325.96:414.912:15-0.412:54-0.37:155:35New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:156.07:255.21:02-0.61:39-0.57:155:36New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:586.18:115.41:49-0.72:22-0.77:145:37New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:435.99:025.42:36-0.73:07-0.87:145:38Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:335.79:585.43:25-0.53:53-0.77:135:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:295.411:005.44:16-0.34:42-0.67:135:40Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:295.15:120.05:36-0.47:125:41First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:025.312:294.96:160.36:36-0.27:125:42First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:035.31:304.77:320.57:46-0.17:115:43First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:045.32:314.68:470.58:53-0.17:105:44Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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