Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 5:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:13 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:204.810:405.94:250.24:190.26:038:20Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:224.611:415.65:170.45:120.56:038:20Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:234.66:080.76:050.76:038:21Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:385.31:174.76:580.87:010.96:038:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:295.02:064.87:500.98:011.16:038:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:154.82:534.98:400.99:021.16:028:23First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:584.63:375.09:270.99:561.16:028:23First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:414.44:225.110:090.810:431.16:028:24Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:254.35:065.210:490.711:281.06:028:24Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:114.35:515.311:290.66:028:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:584.26:345.412:110.912:100.66:028:25Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:444.27:165.512:560.712:520.66:028:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:274.27:565.61:420.61:350.66:028:26Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:074.28:365.62:280.62:190.66:028:26Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:474.19:185.63:120.53:020.66:028:26Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:314.110:055.53:570.53:480.66:028:27Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:234.210:585.44:410.44:350.66:038:27Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:244.311:535.45:260.45:260.66:038:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:254.66:120.26:210.76:038:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:475.31:214.97:010.17:220.76:038:28Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:395.22:145.37:550.08:310.76:038:28Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:325.13:085.68:52-0.29:400.56:048:28Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:265.04:035.89:48-0.310:420.36:048:28Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:244.95:006.010:43-0.411:400.26:048:28Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:244.85:576.211:36-0.56:058:28Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:254.86:536.212:370.012:30-0.46:058:29New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:224.87:466.21:330.01:24-0.46:058:29New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:154.78:366.12:27-0.12:18-0.36:068:29New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:064.79:255.93:170.03:09-0.26:068:29New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:574.610:165.54:050.13:580.06:068:29Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 9:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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