Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 54m at 7:28 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:404.25:285.511:060.211:570.46:078:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:364.36:215.811:570.06:078:29Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:324.57:126.112:490.112:49-0.26:078:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:254.88:016.31:40-0.11:43-0.46:088:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:165.08:496.32:31-0.42:37-0.56:088:28Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:095.29:406.23:20-0.63:30-0.56:098:28Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:055.210:346.04:09-0.74:24-0.46:098:28Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:065.311:335.74:59-0.85:19-0.36:108:28Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:095.45:49-0.86:170.06:118:27Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:325.51:085.56:41-0.67:190.26:118:27Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:285.22:045.67:37-0.58:280.36:128:27Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:245.02:585.68:37-0.39:360.46:128:26Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:194.73:535.59:37-0.310:370.46:138:26Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:164.54:495.510:33-0.211:320.36:138:26Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:134.45:445.511:24-0.26:148:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:094.46:365.512:220.312:13-0.26:158:25Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:014.57:235.41:100.31:01-0.16:158:24New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:464.58:045.41:540.21:47-0.16:168:24New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:284.68:425.22:350.22:310.06:178:23New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:084.69:185.13:130.23:120.16:178:23New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:494.59:544.93:490.23:510.36:188:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:324.410:324.64:240.24:300.46:198:22Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:184.311:144.44:590.35:090.66:198:21Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:044.35:340.45:490.76:208:20Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:494.46:100.56:330.96:218:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:434.11:334.56:490.57:240.96:218:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:284.02:184.77:360.58:260.96:228:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:164.03:074.98:330.59:330.86:238:17First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:094.04:015.19:370.310:340.66:248:17Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:074.14:585.410:360.011:290.26:248:16Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:074.35:545.711:33-0.36:258:15Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:38 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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