Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 5:24 pm (6.0 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 - Nov 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:435.13:595.410:01-0.110:34-0.56:335:21Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:415.64:565.610:58-0.511:23-0.86:345:20Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:366.15:515.611:54-0.76:355:20New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:276.56:425.612:13-1.112:48-0.96:365:19New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:166.77:325.51:02-1.11:40-0.96:375:18New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:056.68:225.21:51-1.12:32-0.86:375:17Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:576.49:164.82:40-0.83:23-0.56:385:16Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:536.010:174.43:30-0.54:15-0.26:395:15Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:545.611:204.24:21-0.15:090.26:405:15Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:545.35:160.36:070.56:415:14First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:214.112:515.06:180.67:100.76:425:13First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:174.11:454.77:290.88:120.76:435:12First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:114.12:374.68:380.89:040.66:445:12First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:034.33:264.49:340.79:470.56:455:11Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:534.54:144.410:210.610:270.36:465:10Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:404.75:004.411:040.511:050.16:475:10Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:234.95:434.411:450.411:440.06:485:09Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:025.16:224.412:260.46:495:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:375.26:584.412:220.01:060.36:505:08Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:105.37:324.31:000.01:440.36:515:08Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:435.38:064.11:380.02:230.36:515:07Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:195.38:434.02:150.13:020.46:525:07Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:595.29:283.82:530.23:430.56:535:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:485.110:243.83:340.24:260.56:545:06Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:445.011:263.94:190.35:140.56:555:06Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:435.05:120.46:100.56:565:06Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:274.112:405.06:140.57:130.36:575:05Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:254.41:365.07:270.48:180.06:585:05Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:244.82:355.08:410.29:16-0.36:595:05Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:235.33:345.09:450.010:09-0.67:005:05Waning Crescent30Sat
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 8:45 pm — 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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