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 5h 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 - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:004.78:265.72:080.52:110.56:038:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:384.69:045.62:480.62:510.66:038:20Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:164.59:425.43:280.63:310.86:038:21Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:584.310:245.14:070.74:100.96:038:21Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:454.211:115.04:470.74:501.16:038:22Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:374.25:280.85:301.26:028:22Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:004.912:284.36:090.86:141.36:028:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:474.81:144.46:530.87:041.36:028:23Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:324.81:594.77:410.78:051.26:028:24Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:194.92:475.18:340.59:111.06:028:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:084.93:375.49:290.310:130.76:028:25Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:004.94:315.810:220.011:100.46:028:25Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:575.05:286.211:14-0.36:028:26Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:555.26:246.512:050.112:08-0.56:028:26Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:535.37:196.71:01-0.21:03-0.76:028:26New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:495.48:136.81:57-0.41:59-0.86:028:27New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:445.59:066.72:53-0.62:56-0.86:038:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:425.510:026.53:47-0.63:52-0.76:038:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:445.411:036.24:40-0.64:48-0.56:038:27Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:485.45:34-0.55:45-0.26:038:28Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:055.912:495.46:29-0.36:440.16:038:28First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:035.61:455.47:25-0.27:460.36:048:28First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:575.32:375.58:220.08:510.56:048:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:485.03:285.49:180.19:520.56:048:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:384.74:185.410:090.210:450.66:048:28Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:284.55:085.410:550.211:330.66:058:29Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:184.35:565.411:380.26:058:29Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:084.36:435.412:170.612:210.36:058:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:554.37:265.41:010.51:040.36:068:29Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:374.38:055.41:440.51:470.36:068:29Full Moon30Mon
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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