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 4h 54m 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:014.45:461.35:571.47:007:34Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:384.912:554.46:331.46:461.66:597:35Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:294.91:464.47:281.57:461.66:577:36Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:205.02:364.58:331.58:571.56:567:37Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:115.13:284.89:361.310:001.26:557:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:035.34:205.110:281.010:530.96:537:38Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:555.55:125.511:160.611:430.56:527:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:465.76:036.012:020.36:517:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:365.96:536.412:330.212:480.06:497:40New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:246.17:416.81:230.01:36-0.26:487:41New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:116.18:296.92:14-0.22:25-0.46:477:42New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:596.09:206.93:05-0.23:14-0.46:467:43New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:535.810:156.73:57-0.14:06-0.26:447:43Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:545.611:186.44:510.15:000.06:437:44Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:015.55:480.35:580.36:427:45Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:246.21:065.46:500.57:020.56:417:46First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:276.02:075.57:570.78:110.76:397:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:275.93:055.59:050.79:210.76:387:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:245.74:005.610:040.610:220.66:377:48Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:195.64:535.710:540.611:140.56:367:49Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:125.55:435.911:380.56:357:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:025.46:296.012:010.512:200.56:347:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:475.37:116.112:450.512:590.56:327:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:275.37:506.11:270.51:380.66:317:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:045.28:276.02:080.62:160.66:307:53Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:395.19:035.82:460.62:530.86:297:53Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:144.99:405.63:240.83:300.96:287:54Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:524.710:205.44:020.94:081.16:277:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:364.511:085.24:421.04:461.36:267:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:294.45:231.15:271.56:257:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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