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 3h 12m at 6:42 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:01 am (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 - Mar 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:324.35:161.05:261.06:416:10Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:124.912:244.06:081.46:201.36:406:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:074.71:174.07:131.77:321.46:396:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:034.72:134.08:271.78:461.36:376:13Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:004.73:114.19:281.69:431.16:366:13Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:554.84:064.210:171.310:300.96:356:14Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:465.04:564.511:011.111:130.76:346:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:315.35:404.811:420.811:550.56:326:16Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:105.56:185.112:210.66:316:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:465.66:535.412:360.412:580.46:306:18New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:205.67:285.61:160.31:350.36:286:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:545.59:065.81:560.23:110.27:277:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:325.39:485.83:380.33:490.27:267:20Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:155.010:395.84:210.54:300.37:247:21Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:094.811:385.75:080.75:160.47:237:21Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:124.66:020.96:090.67:227:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:435.61:184.67:061.17:130.77:207:23First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:495.62:244.68:261.28:310.77:197:24First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:545.73:294.89:441.09:470.67:187:25First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:585.84:335.110:450.710:500.37:167:25Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:005.95:325.411:380.411:450.17:157:26Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:576.16:265.812:250.27:147:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:486.17:146.112:37-0.11:110.07:127:28Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:346.17:576.31:26-0.21:530.07:117:28Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:165.98:386.32:13-0.22:330.17:107:29Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:555.69:186.22:570.03:110.37:087:30Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:345.39:595.93:390.23:480.57:077:31Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:154.910:465.64:200.64:250.87:057:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:014.511:385.35:001.05:051.17:047:32Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:554.35:431.35:481.47:037:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:345.012:524.26:291.66:391.67:017:34Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:51 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 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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