Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 9:21 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:055.57:316.31:050.31:180.36:247:57Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:475.38:106.21:490.31:590.46:237:58Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:255.28:496.12:310.42:380.66:227:59Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:035.09:275.83:110.63:170.76:218:00Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:424.810:095.53:500.73:560.96:208:01Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:264.610:565.34:290.94:351.26:198:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:184.411:485.15:101.05:171.46:188:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:144.45:531.26:011.56:178:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:395.01:054.46:401.26:501.66:168:04Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:275.01:514.57:311.27:491.66:168:04Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:145.02:374.88:271.18:541.56:158:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:005.13:245.09:230.99:541.26:148:06Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:495.14:135.410:130.710:480.96:138:07Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:405.25:045.811:000.411:380.66:128:07Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:325.45:566.211:470.16:128:08Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:255.56:476.612:300.312:35-0.26:118:09New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:165.67:386.81:220.01:26-0.36:108:10New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:075.78:286.92:15-0.12:18-0.46:108:10New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:595.69:206.83:08-0.23:12-0.46:098:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:565.510:186.64:02-0.24:07-0.36:098:12Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:015.411:216.34:57-0.15:03-0.16:088:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:085.45:530.06:020.26:078:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:266.11:115.56:520.17:050.46:078:14First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:265.92:085.67:540.28:120.56:068:15First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:225.73:035.78:560.29:190.66:068:15First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:165.53:555.79:520.210:180.56:068:16Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:085.24:465.810:410.211:100.56:058:17Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:005.05:365.811:250.311:570.56:058:17Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:504.96:235.912:070.36:048:18Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:374.87:075.912:430.512:480.46:048:18Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:214.77:485.91:260.51:300.46:048:19Full Moon31Sat
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 12:37 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 97% 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 (97% 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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