Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 07m at 12:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (4.6 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 - Mar 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:004.810:375.03:540.54:110.76:416:10Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:484.511:284.84:330.94:500.96:406:11Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:384.35:171.15:351.16:396:12Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:194.712:284.26:071.46:291.36:376:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:114.71:204.27:111.57:391.36:366:14Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:034.72:134.38:221.48:461.26:356:14Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:564.93:074.49:211.29:401.06:346:15Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:495.14:004.710:111.010:290.76:326:16Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:395.45:505.011:570.77:317:17Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:265.76:375.412:150.412:410.37:307:18Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:105.97:215.81:010.11:250.17:287:18New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:526.08:056.11:47-0.12:08-0.27:277:19New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:346.18:496.32:34-0.22:52-0.37:267:20New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:195.99:376.33:21-0.23:37-0.37:247:21Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:085.710:316.24:10-0.14:25-0.37:237:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:065.511:336.05:010.15:15-0.17:227:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:105.35:570.46:110.27:207:23Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:385.91:155.26:590.67:140.47:197:24First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:415.82:175.28:120.88:260.57:187:25First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:435.83:195.29:250.79:370.57:167:25First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:445.74:185.410:280.610:390.37:157:26Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:435.85:155.511:200.511:320.27:137:27Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:395.86:085.712:070.37:127:28Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:305.86:555.912:210.112:510.37:117:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:155.87:376.01:070.01:320.37:097:29Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:555.78:166.11:510.12:110.37:087:30Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:325.58:536.02:320.22:480.47:077:31Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:075.39:305.83:100.33:240.67:057:31Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:435.110:105.53:480.64:000.87:047:32Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:224.810:555.24:250.84:361.07:037:33Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:084.611:455.05:041.05:151.27:017:34Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:59 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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