Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 43m at 6:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:45 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:464.47:175.612:560.812:520.66:038:20Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:274.37:555.61:380.81:330.76:038:20Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:064.38:325.52:190.82:150.86:038:21Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:424.29:095.43:010.82:550.96:038:21Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:204.19:495.23:420.83:351.06:038:22Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:033.910:345.14:240.94:141.16:028:22Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:543.911:245.05:050.94:561.16:028:23Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:514.05:470.85:411.26:028:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:165.012:444.36:300.86:311.16:028:24Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:045.01:344.67:170.67:311.16:028:24Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:525.02:245.18:070.48:400.96:028:25Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:425.03:165.59:020.29:480.76:028:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:355.04:115.99:57-0.110:490.56:028:26Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:324.95:086.210:50-0.311:470.26:028:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:334.96:066.511:44-0.56:028:26Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:345.07:046.712:450.012:41-0.66:028:27New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:325.07:596.71:44-0.21:38-0.66:038:27New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:295.08:536.62:41-0.32:36-0.66:038:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:265.09:486.33:36-0.33:32-0.46:038:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:264.910:476.04:29-0.24:27-0.26:038:28Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:294.911:475.75:21-0.15:220.06:038:28Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:284.96:120.16:170.36:048:28Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:435.31:225.07:020.37:150.66:048:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:345.02:115.17:520.48:160.86:048:28First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:204.62:585.18:410.59:170.96:048:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:044.33:445.19:290.510:110.96:058:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:494.14:315.110:140.510:590.96:058:29Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:354.05:185.110:570.511:430.96:068:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:253.96:065.211:400.56:068:29Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:153.96:525.212:280.812:240.56:068:29Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 9:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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