Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 4:27 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:394.06:055.511:440.26:078:29Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:324.16:565.712:480.612:340.16:078:28New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:234.37:445.91:390.41:26-0.16:078:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:114.58:306.02:270.12:18-0.36:088:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:594.79:176.03:14-0.13:09-0.36:088:28New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:524.910:075.83:59-0.34:01-0.36:098:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:505.011:025.64:45-0.44:54-0.26:098:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:515.211:595.35:32-0.55:490.06:108:28Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:495.46:21-0.46:470.26:118:27First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:555.11:445.57:13-0.47:510.46:118:27First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:504.82:395.68:11-0.39:000.46:128:27First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:464.63:345.79:13-0.210:060.46:128:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:434.44:315.710:13-0.111:050.46:138:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:444.25:285.611:08-0.16:138:26Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:444.26:255.712:000.312:01-0.16:148:25Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:414.27:165.712:520.312:53-0.16:158:25Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:324.38:025.61:400.21:42-0.16:158:24Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:164.48:445.52:250.22:290.06:168:24Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:574.49:235.33:050.13:120.16:178:23Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:384.410:025.03:430.13:520.36:178:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:214.410:434.74:190.24:310.56:188:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:064.311:264.54:540.25:100.76:198:22Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:534.35:290.35:490.96:198:21Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:104.212:374.46:060.46:311.06:208:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:534.01:204.46:450.57:201.26:218:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:373.92:044.57:300.68:231.26:218:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:223.82:524.78:230.69:331.16:228:18Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:123.73:444.99:240.510:350.96:238:17Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:073.74:405.110:220.311:290.76:248:17Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:063.95:385.411:170.06:248:16Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:054.26:335.712:210.412:12-0.36:258:15Waning Crescent31Tue
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 7:38 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 84% 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 Waxing Gibbous (84% 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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