Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 3:53 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:34 am (4.0 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 - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:015.65:37-0.36:280.07:336:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:424.712:045.55:36-0.16:320.16:345:20Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:454.71:045.46:440.17:420.16:355:19Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:464.92:035.37:570.18:47-0.16:365:18Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:465.13:025.29:050.19:43-0.26:375:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:435.34:005.110:03-0.110:32-0.46:385:16Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:385.54:555.110:56-0.211:19-0.46:395:16Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:295.75:455.011:46-0.36:405:15New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:165.86:315.012:03-0.512:33-0.36:415:14New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:585.97:114.912:45-0.41:17-0.36:425:13New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:385.87:494.71:26-0.31:58-0.26:435:13New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:175.68:274.52:05-0.22:370.06:445:12Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:575.39:074.22:430.03:160.26:445:11Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:415.09:534.03:200.23:550.46:455:11Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:294.710:453.93:590.54:350.66:465:10Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:194.611:393.84:390.75:190.76:475:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:084.45:240.96:080.86:485:09First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:293.812:554.46:171.17:040.76:495:08First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:184.01:424.47:241.18:040.66:505:08First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:074.22:324.48:331.08:590.46:515:08Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:584.53:234.59:320.79:470.16:525:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:504.84:164.610:240.410:33-0.26:535:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:425.35:074.811:140.111:20-0.56:545:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:325.75:574.912:04-0.26:555:06Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:206.16:455.112:08-0.812:54-0.46:565:06Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:086.37:325.112:57-1.01:44-0.66:565:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:566.48:235.11:46-1.12:34-0.76:575:05Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:476.39:195.02:37-1.03:25-0.66:585:05Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:446.010:234.93:29-0.94:17-0.56:595:05Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:455.811:284.94:24-0.65:13-0.47:005:05Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 6:43 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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