Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.

Next low tide : 3:49 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 9:41 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
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Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2026

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Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date
1	Wed	8:56	4.0	9:21	5.1	3:13	0.5	3:09	0.6	6:06	8:29		1	Wed
2	Thu	9:34	4.0	9:59	5.0	3:53	0.5	3:48	0.7	6:07	8:28		2	Thu
3	Fri	10:16	4.0	10:40	4.9	4:30	0.4	4:26	0.8	6:07	8:28		3	Fri
4	Sat	11:04	4.1	11:26	4.8	5:07	0.4	5:07	0.8	6:08	8:28		4	Sat
5	Sun	11:55	4.3			5:44	0.3	5:51	0.8	6:08	8:28		5	Sun
6	Mon	12:13	4.7	12:45	4.6	6:22	0.2	6:42	0.9	6:09	8:28		6	Mon
7	Tue	1:01	4.6	1:35	5.0	7:06	0.1	7:42	0.9	6:09	8:28		7	Tue
8	Wed	1:50	4.5	2:27	5.3	7:58	0.0	8:54	0.8	6:10	8:28		8	Wed
9	Thu	2:44	4.4	3:22	5.6	8:58	-0.1	10:04	0.6	6:10	8:27		9	Thu
10	Fri	3:42	4.4	4:22	5.8	10:01	-0.3	11:07	0.4	6:11	8:27		10	Fri
11	Sat	4:46	4.4	5:24	6.0	11:02	-0.5			6:12	8:27		11	Sat
12	Sun	5:51	4.6	6:25	6.2	12:07	0.1	12:01	-0.6	6:12	8:26		12	Sun
13	Mon	6:55	4.8	7:23	6.4	1:06	-0.2	1:01	-0.8	6:13	8:26		13	Mon
14	Tue	7:53	5.0	8:17	6.4	2:03	-0.4	1:59	-0.8	6:13	8:26		14	Tue
15	Wed	8:47	5.1	9:09	6.3	2:56	-0.6	2:55	-0.8	6:14	8:25		15	Wed
16	Thu	9:41	5.2	10:01	6.0	3:46	-0.6	3:49	-0.7	6:15	8:25		16	Thu
17	Fri	10:37	5.1	10:54	5.6	4:34	-0.6	4:41	-0.4	6:15	8:24		17	Fri
18	Sat	11:34	5.1	11:49	5.2	5:19	-0.4	5:32	-0.1	6:16	8:24		18	Sat
19	Sun			12:29	5.1	6:04	-0.2	6:24	0.2	6:16	8:23		19	Sun
20	Mon	12:41	4.7	1:20	5.1	6:49	0.1	7:19	0.6	6:17	8:23		20	Mon
21	Tue	1:29	4.4	2:09	5.0	7:36	0.3	8:19	0.8	6:18	8:22		21	Tue
22	Wed	2:15	4.0	2:57	4.9	8:28	0.5	9:22	1.0	6:18	8:22		22	Wed
23	Thu	3:01	3.8	3:46	4.9	9:23	0.5	10:18	1.0	6:19	8:21		23	Thu
24	Fri	3:50	3.7	4:37	4.8	10:17	0.5	11:07	1.0	6:20	8:20		24	Fri
25	Sat	4:43	3.7	5:30	4.8	11:06	0.5	11:54	0.9	6:21	8:20		25	Sat
26	Sun	5:38	3.7	6:20	4.9	11:54	0.5			6:21	8:19		26	Sun
27	Mon	6:31	3.8	7:06	5.0	12:39	0.7	12:40	0.4	6:22	8:18		27	Mon
28	Tue	7:17	4.0	7:46	5.1	1:24	0.5	1:25	0.3	6:23	8:17		28	Tue
29	Wed	7:57	4.1	8:22	5.2	2:07	0.4	2:07	0.3	6:23	8:17		29	Wed
30	Thu	8:33	4.2	8:56	5.2	2:46	0.2	2:47	0.3	6:24	8:16		30	Thu
31	Fri	9:08	4.3	9:31	5.1	3:24	0.1	3:26	0.3	6:25	8:15		31	Fri
Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date

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When is the lowest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC?

The lowest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC is -0.7 ft on Thursday, Jul 16 at 3:49 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC?

The highest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC is 6.0 ft on Thursday, Jul 16 at 10:01 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Sunset Beach, NC is approximately 12:45 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 7% 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 time is high tide in Sunset Beach, NC today?

High tides in Sunset Beach, NC today: 9:41 am (5.2 ft), 10:01 pm (6.0 ft). The 10:01 pm high of 6.0 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Low tides in Sunset Beach, NC today: 3:46 am (-0.6 ft), 3:49 pm (-0.7 ft). The 3:46 am low of -0.6 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Today's tidal range in Sunset Beach, NC is 6.7 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.2 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Sunset Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sunset Beach, NC is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Sunset Beach, NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Sunset Beach, NC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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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