Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 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 - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:174.92:534.48:521.88:551.57:007:34First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:104.83:454.59:551.79:581.46:597:35First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:034.94:374.710:451.510:491.26:577:36Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:545.05:254.911:271.311:341.06:567:37Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:415.26:105.212:071.06:557:37Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:245.46:515.512:180.712:460.86:537:38Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:045.57:285.81:000.51:240.66:527:39Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:415.68:056.01:430.42:010.56:517:40Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:185.58:436.22:260.32:390.56:507:40Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:565.49:256.23:100.33:180.46:487:41Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:395.210:156.13:550.44:010.56:477:42Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:305.011:136.04:440.54:480.66:467:43Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:344.85:360.75:410.86:447:43Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:185.912:424.86:340.96:440.96:437:44Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:225.91:484.97:410.97:580.96:427:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:245.92:515.18:530.89:150.86:417:46Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:246.03:525.39:580.610:210.66:407:46Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:236.04:505.610:520.411:180.46:387:47Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:196.15:455.911:410.26:377:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:136.16:356.212:100.212:270.06:367:49Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:036.07:216.41:000.11:110.06:357:50New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:485.98:036.41:480.11:540.16:347:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:315.68:436.32:340.22:350.26:327:51New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:125.39:236.13:180.43:150.46:317:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:555.010:065.84:000.63:550.76:307:53Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:444.710:555.44:410.94:371.06:297:53Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:404.511:505.15:241.25:211.26:287:54Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:374.46:091.56:091.46:277:55Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:455.01:314.46:591.67:031.66:267:56First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:374.92:214.48:001.78:061.66:257:56First Quarter30Tue
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 2:05 pm — 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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