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 1h 11m 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 - Jul 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:244.81:575.27:330.08:120.76:078:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:164.82:515.58:31-0.19:230.56:078:29Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:124.83:485.89:33-0.310:280.36:088:28Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:114.94:476.010:32-0.611:280.06:088:28Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:145.05:476.311:30-0.76:098:28Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:175.16:466.512:26-0.312:28-0.96:098:28New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:165.37:416.61:23-0.51:25-1.06:108:28New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:125.48:346.52:18-0.72:21-1.06:108:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:065.49:256.33:11-0.83:15-0.86:118:27New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:015.310:195.94:01-0.74:08-0.66:118:27Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:585.211:145.54:50-0.64:59-0.36:128:27Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:565.25:37-0.45:510.06:128:26Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:105.112:505.16:24-0.16:440.36:138:26First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:014.81:415.17:120.17:400.66:148:26First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:494.52:295.08:030.38:400.86:148:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:354.23:174.98:570.49:390.96:158:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:214.14:054.99:500.410:310.96:168:24Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:104.04:554.910:380.411:180.86:168:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:014.05:445.011:240.46:178:23Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:534.06:315.112:030.612:090.36:178:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:424.17:155.212:480.512:540.36:188:22Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:264.27:545.31:330.31:380.26:198:21Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:054.38:305.32:150.22:200.26:208:21Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:414.49:065.22:550.13:000.26:208:20Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:194.59:445.13:340.03:400.26:218:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:014.510:265.04:12-0.14:210.36:228:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:504.611:154.84:51-0.15:050.36:228:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:454.85:32-0.25:530.46:238:17Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:084.712:415.06:16-0.26:470.56:248:17Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:024.61:365.27:07-0.27:520.56:248:16Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:574.62:325.48:08-0.39:060.46:258:15Third Quarter31Thu
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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