Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 9:59 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:255.61:135.06:530.47:040.66:048:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:225.62:095.37:510.38:110.66:038:20First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:185.63:045.68:520.19:190.46:038:21First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:135.63:595.99:51-0.110:220.26:038:21Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:105.54:546.210:44-0.311:190.06:038:22Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:085.45:496.411:35-0.46:038:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:055.36:436.512:13-0.112:25-0.46:028:23Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:015.37:336.61:07-0.21:16-0.36:028:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:525.28:216.51:59-0.22:06-0.26:028:24Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:415.09:096.22:50-0.12:550.06:028:24Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:294.89:585.93:370.03:420.26:028:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:214.610:505.64:230.24:290.46:028:25Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:174.511:445.25:080.45:160.76:028:25Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:134.45:510.66:040.96:028:26Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:365.01:044.56:350.76:541.16:028:26Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:234.81:504.57:220.77:501.26:028:26Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:074.72:344.68:110.78:501.36:028:27Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:504.53:174.89:020.79:461.26:038:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:344.44:014.99:500.610:361.06:038:27Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:214.44:465.110:360.511:230.96:038:28Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:094.45:335.311:200.36:038:28Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:594.46:205.512:100.712:040.26:038:28Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:474.47:055.712:570.512:500.16:048:28New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:334.57:495.91:450.31:370.06:048:28New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:174.68:346.02:330.22:25-0.16:048:28New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:044.69:216.03:190.13:14-0.16:058:28New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:564.710:125.84:060.04:05-0.16:058:29Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:554.811:095.74:54-0.14:57-0.16:058:29Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:584.95:43-0.25:520.16:068:29Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:095.512:575.26:34-0.26:510.26:068:29First Quarter30Wed
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 1:14 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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