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 3h 59m 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:164.38:425.32:250.42:290.46:078:29Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:544.39:185.23:050.43:090.56:078:28Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:324.29:565.03:440.33:470.66:088:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:124.110:374.94:230.34:250.76:088:28Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:584.111:224.75:000.45:030.86:098:28Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:474.25:380.35:440.86:098:28Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:094.712:364.46:180.36:310.96:108:28Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:564.61:254.77:020.27:270.86:108:27Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:444.62:155.17:530.18:340.76:118:27Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:354.63:095.48:51-0.19:440.56:118:27Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:314.74:065.79:52-0.310:470.36:128:27Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:314.75:056.010:50-0.611:46-0.16:128:26Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:334.96:056.311:48-0.86:138:26Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:355.17:036.512:43-0.412:46-1.06:148:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:345.37:586.61:40-0.71:44-1.16:148:25New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:295.58:506.52:35-0.92:40-1.16:158:25New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:245.59:446.33:28-1.03:35-1.06:168:24Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:215.510:406.04:19-0.94:28-0.86:168:24Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:215.411:385.65:09-0.85:22-0.56:178:23Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:205.35:59-0.56:16-0.16:188:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:355.21:155.36:49-0.37:140.26:188:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:274.82:075.27:420.08:150.56:198:21First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:174.52:575.18:380.29:180.76:208:21First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:064.23:475.09:330.310:150.76:208:20Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:554.14:375.010:240.311:040.76:218:19Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:464.05:285.011:110.311:490.66:228:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:384.06:165.011:560.36:228:18Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:284.17:015.112:330.512:400.26:238:17Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:134.27:425.21:170.41:240.26:248:16Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:544.38:195.21:590.22:060.26:248:16Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:304.38:535.12:390.12:460.26:258:15Full Moon31Thu
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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