Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 5:07 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:04 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:514.28:035.32:000.61:470.46:078:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:314.28:395.22:410.62:300.46:078:28New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:104.19:155.13:220.53:110.56:088:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:504.09:545.04:010.53:510.56:088:28Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:354.010:364.94:390.54:310.66:098:28Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:244.011:244.95:160.55:130.66:098:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:154.25:540.45:590.76:108:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:144.81:034.56:350.46:510.76:108:27First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:044.81:534.97:210.27:520.66:118:27First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:544.72:445.38:150.19:000.56:118:27First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:484.73:395.69:16-0.110:060.36:128:27Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:464.74:375.910:16-0.311:080.16:128:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:474.75:376.211:14-0.56:138:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:514.86:366.412:06-0.212:12-0.76:148:25Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:544.97:326.51:05-0.41:11-0.86:148:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:525.08:266.62:02-0.62:08-0.86:158:25Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:475.19:186.42:56-0.73:04-0.86:168:24Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:425.110:126.13:47-0.73:58-0.66:168:24Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:395.011:095.74:36-0.64:51-0.46:178:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:384.95:24-0.55:43-0.16:188:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:055.412:344.96:11-0.26:370.36:188:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:575.01:264.96:580.07:350.66:198:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:464.62:144.97:460.28:380.86:208:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:334.33:014.88:380.39:400.96:208:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:204.13:494.89:300.410:330.96:218:19Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:093.94:384.810:200.411:200.96:228:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:003.95:284.811:070.36:228:18Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:533.96:174.912:050.811:53 AM0.36:238:17Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:434.07:015.012:500.712:390.26:248:16New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:284.17:415.11:340.51:240.26:248:16New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:084.28:185.22:160.42:080.16:258:15New Moon31Tue
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 8:05 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 81% 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 (81% 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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