Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 10m at 1:44 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:39 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:554.910:214.23:540.24:240.67:086:59Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:344.811:054.04:300.45:010.77:086:57Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:204.711:563.95:070.55:410.97:096:56Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:124.65:470.66:271.07:106:55Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:493.91:064.76:340.77:241.07:116:53Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:423.92:004.87:320.78:330.97:116:52Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:374.22:565.08:430.69:400.67:126:51Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:354.53:545.29:520.310:370.27:136:49Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:334.94:525.410:53-0.111:28-0.27:146:48Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:315.45:495.611:50-0.47:146:47Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:275.96:445.812:18-0.612:45-0.77:156:46New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:206.47:365.91:09-1.01:39-0.97:166:44New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:106.68:265.81:59-1.22:32-1.07:176:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:016.79:175.62:50-1.23:25-1.07:186:42Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:536.510:125.33:40-1.14:18-0.87:186:40Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:516.211:145.04:32-0.85:11-0.57:196:39Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:535.95:26-0.46:07-0.17:206:38Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:194.712:555.66:23-0.17:070.27:216:37First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:214.61:535.37:270.38:120.47:226:36First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:204.52:505.18:380.59:170.57:226:34First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:164.53:444.99:460.510:120.57:236:33Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:104.64:374.810:420.510:580.47:246:32Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:014.75:264.711:300.411:390.27:256:31Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:504.96:134.712:140.47:266:30Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:345.06:564.712:190.112:560.37:276:29Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:135.26:344.712:570.012:350.36:275:28Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:495.37:104.712:360.01:140.36:285:27Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:225.37:444.61:140.01:510.36:295:26Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:535.28:174.41:500.12:270.46:305:25Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:265.18:524.22:260.23:030.56:315:24Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:035.09:344.03:020.33:410.66:325:23Waning 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 4:41 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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