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 14m 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 - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:024.03:275.19:110.510:190.67:086:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:034.34:285.410:200.211:120.27:096:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:044.75:275.611:19-0.27:096:56Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:025.36:225.912:02-0.312:15-0.67:106:54Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:565.87:146.012:51-0.71:10-0.87:116:53New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:476.38:036.01:40-1.02:04-1.07:126:52New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:366.58:525.82:28-1.12:57-1.07:126:50New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:266.59:425.53:15-1.13:49-0.97:136:49Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:196.310:385.14:04-0.94:41-0.67:146:48Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:186.011:404.74:53-0.65:36-0.27:156:46Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:205.75:46-0.26:340.27:156:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:454.41:215.46:440.27:390.57:166:44First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:464.22:205.27:510.58:500.77:176:43First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:454.13:185.09:060.69:550.77:186:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:434.14:144.910:110.610:450.77:196:40Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:374.35:064.811:040.511:280.57:196:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:284.55:554.811:500.47:206:38Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:154.76:384.812:060.412:330.37:216:36Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:564.97:174.812:430.21:140.37:226:35Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:325.17:524.81:200.11:520.37:236:34Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:055.28:254.71:560.02:290.37:236:33Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:365.28:564.52:310.03:050.37:246:32Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:075.19:294.33:060.13:410.47:256:31Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:405.010:044.03:400.34:170.67:266:30Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:194.910:483.84:150.44:560.77:276:28Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:084.911:433.74:520.55:390.87:286:27Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:054.811:443.74:350.65:290.96:285:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:044.95:270.76:310.96:295:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:433.91:025.06:310.77:430.76:305:24Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:434.22:015.17:480.58:490.46:315:23Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:434.63:005.39:000.29:44-0.16:325:22Waning Crescent31Thu
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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