Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:07 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 10:40 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:425.56:595.912:420.512:450.56:247:57Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:245.37:376.01:250.51:240.56:237:58New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:025.28:136.02:060.62:010.56:227:59New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:395.08:475.82:450.72:390.66:218:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:154.89:225.63:230.83:170.86:208:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:554.610:005.44:001.03:561.06:198:01Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:424.410:455.24:391.14:361.26:188:02Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:374.211:375.05:191.35:171.46:178:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:324.26:031.46:031.56:168:04Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:315.01:224.36:521.46:541.56:168:04First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:225.02:094.47:481.47:541.46:158:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:125.12:564.78:481.29:001.26:148:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:025.23:445.19:421.010:020.96:138:07First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:545.34:355.610:310.610:570.66:128:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:475.45:276.011:170.311:500.26:128:08Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:415.56:206.512:040.06:118:09Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:355.67:116.812:430.012:53-0.36:108:10Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:285.78:027.01:38-0.21:45-0.46:108:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:205.68:547.02:32-0.32:39-0.46:098:11Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:145.59:506.83:27-0.33:33-0.36:098:12Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:145.310:516.64:22-0.24:30-0.16:088:13Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:235.111:576.35:180.05:290.26:078:13Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:315.16:160.16:310.46:078:14Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:596.11:335.17:160.37:380.66:068:15Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:575.82:295.28:180.48:480.76:068:15Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:515.63:225.39:160.49:510.76:068:16Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:435.44:125.410:070.410:450.76:058:17Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:335.15:005.510:510.411:330.76:058:17Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:224.95:465.611:310.46:048:18Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:094.86:305.712:180.712:100.46:048:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:534.77:105.71:010.712:500.46:048:19New 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 1:53 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 88% 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 (88% 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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