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 2h 31m 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 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:564.61:234.46:530.67:161.16:068:29Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:394.52:064.57:370.68:121.26:078:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:214.32:484.68:260.69:121.26:078:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:044.23:314.79:160.610:081.16:088:28Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:494.14:174.910:040.510:580.96:088:28Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:394.05:055.110:510.411:470.76:098:28Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:314.05:555.311:370.26:098:28Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:224.16:445.612:360.612:240.16:108:28New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:124.27:325.81:260.41:14-0.16:108:27New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:594.48:185.92:150.22:05-0.26:118:27New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:464.59:055.93:030.02:56-0.36:118:27New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:374.69:555.83:50-0.23:47-0.36:128:26Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:344.810:505.74:36-0.34:39-0.36:138:26Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:364.911:475.55:24-0.45:33-0.16:138:26Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:355.16:13-0.46:300.06:148:25First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:445.31:325.37:05-0.47:320.26:148:25First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:395.12:265.58:02-0.38:400.36:158:24First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:334.83:205.69:02-0.39:470.36:168:24First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:294.64:165.710:01-0.310:480.26:168:23Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:284.45:135.710:56-0.211:440.26:178:23Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:284.36:095.711:48-0.26:188:22Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:274.37:025.712:370.112:39-0.26:188:22Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:194.37:505.71:280.11:30-0.26:198:21Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:064.48:345.62:150.12:17-0.16:208:20Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:484.49:165.42:580.13:020.06:208:20Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:304.49:575.13:380.13:440.16:218:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:144.310:404.94:150.24:250.36:228:18Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:004.311:254.64:520.25:040.56:228:18Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:494.35:290.35:440.86:238:17Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:094.412:344.36:060.46:260.96:248:16Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:524.21:174.36:450.47:131.16:258:15Third Quarter31Wed
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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