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 (tomorrow) : 12:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 5:24 pm (6.0 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 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:335.211:104.74:13-0.34:51-0.17:195:16Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:254.85:010.15:370.27:195:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:044.612:154.45:520.56:260.47:195:17Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:554.51:034.26:500.87:220.57:195:18Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:464.51:514.07:561.08:220.57:195:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:374.52:413.98:581.09:160.57:195:20Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:294.63:343.99:510.910:040.47:195:21Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:214.74:273.910:380.710:490.27:195:22Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:104.95:174.111:240.511:330.17:195:23Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:545.16:014.212:080.37:195:23New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:345.36:404.412:150.012:510.17:195:24New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:105.47:154.512:55-0.11:310.07:195:25New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:455.57:514.61:35-0.22:10-0.17:185:26New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:215.48:304.62:13-0.22:48-0.27:185:27Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:015.39:154.72:53-0.13:27-0.27:185:28Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:465.110:084.73:350.04:08-0.27:185:29Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:385.011:074.84:210.14:52-0.27:175:30Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:354.85:130.35:42-0.27:175:31First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:075.012:324.76:150.56:42-0.17:175:32First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:075.11:324.77:320.67:51-0.27:165:33First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:085.32:354.78:490.48:59-0.37:165:34Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:115.53:394.89:550.210:00-0.67:165:35Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:145.74:435.010:53-0.110:57-0.87:155:36Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:146.05:415.211:47-0.411:51-0.97:155:37Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:086.26:345.412:39-0.57:145:38Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:576.37:215.512:42-1.01:26-0.67:145:39Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:426.28:065.41:31-1.02:11-0.67:135:40Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:265.98:525.32:17-0.82:53-0.47:125:41Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:095.59:395.13:01-0.53:33-0.27:125:42Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:555.110:304.93:44-0.24:120.17:115:43Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:434.711:214.74:260.24:520.37:105:44Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:45 pm — 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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