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 1h 17m 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 - Feb 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:065.33:344.69:510.49:53-0.27:095:45Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:075.44:344.710:460.310:47-0.37:095:46Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:055.55:294.911:360.111:36-0.47:085:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:565.66:175.012:220.17:075:48Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:405.76:595.212:23-0.41:040.07:065:49Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:185.67:385.21:06-0.41:420.07:055:50Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:545.58:155.21:46-0.32:170.17:055:51Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:285.28:535.02:24-0.12:510.27:045:52Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:035.09:334.83:010.13:250.37:035:52Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:404.710:184.73:380.43:590.57:025:53Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:224.411:064.54:150.74:340.77:015:54Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:094.211:554.54:550.95:130.97:005:55Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:574.15:411.15:581.06:595:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:454.512:484.06:391.36:581.16:585:57Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:374.61:414.07:521.38:101.06:575:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:324.82:384.29:011.19:140.76:565:59Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:285.13:374.49:570.810:090.46:556:00Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:245.44:344.810:480.511:000.06:546:01Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:165.85:285.211:360.111:51-0.36:536:02Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:056.16:175.712:23-0.36:516:03New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:516.37:056.012:41-0.61:10-0.66:506:03New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:366.47:536.21:31-0.71:56-0.86:496:04New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:236.28:436.22:21-0.72:43-0.86:486:05Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:146.09:396.13:11-0.53:31-0.76:476:06Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:125.610:405.94:04-0.24:22-0.46:466:07Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:145.311:445.85:000.15:17-0.16:456:08First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:175.16:030.56:180.26:436:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:475.61:194.97:170.77:280.46:426:10First Quarter28Thu
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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