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 (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 11:26 pm (4.8 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 - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:296.18:535.02:17-0.73:01-0.47:336:21Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:105.99:364.72:59-0.53:45-0.17:346:20Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:535.69:224.32:40-0.33:280.26:355:19Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:405.210:144.03:210.04:100.56:365:18Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:334.911:113.84:030.34:540.86:375:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:284.64:480.65:421.06:385:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:073.812:204.45:380.96:401.16:395:16Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:003.81:104.36:381.07:451.16:405:15Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:513.91:584.37:461.18:430.96:415:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:424.02:474.38:491.09:300.76:415:13Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:314.33:354.49:420.810:110.46:425:13Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:184.64:234.510:290.510:510.26:435:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:034.95:094.511:150.311:300.06:445:11Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:455.35:524.612:010.16:455:11New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:265.66:334.712:10-0.212:47-0.16:465:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:065.97:144.612:51-0.31:33-0.26:475:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:486.07:574.61:34-0.42:20-0.26:485:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:355.98:454.42:18-0.43:07-0.26:495:09Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:285.89:434.33:06-0.33:57-0.16:505:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:295.610:514.33:58-0.24:510.06:515:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:315.511:594.34:550.05:490.16:525:07First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:325.45:590.26:530.06:535:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:024.51:305.37:140.37:59-0.16:545:06First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:034.72:285.28:290.38:59-0.36:545:06First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:025.03:255.19:340.19:51-0.46:555:06Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:595.34:225.010:300.010:39-0.56:565:06Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:535.55:154.911:22-0.211:24-0.66:575:05Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:425.76:054.812:12-0.26:585:05Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:285.86:504.712:09-0.612:59-0.26:595:05Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:095.87:324.612:52-0.51:43-0.17:005:05Full Moon30Sat
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 2:35 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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