Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:06 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 21m at 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 - Aug 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:074.24:475.710:26-0.311:340.26:268:14Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:144.35:505.911:28-0.56:268:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:204.66:506.212:32-0.112:28-0.86:278:12New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:205.07:456.31:28-0.41:27-0.96:288:11New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:145.28:366.32:21-0.72:23-1.06:298:10New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:065.49:256.13:10-0.83:17-0.96:298:10Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:595.410:165.73:57-0.94:09-0.76:308:09Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:535.411:095.24:43-0.75:00-0.46:318:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:495.35:27-0.55:51-0.16:328:07Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:044.812:435.26:12-0.26:440.36:328:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:564.41:355.16:590.17:430.76:338:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:464.02:275.07:510.48:491.06:348:03First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:353.83:194.88:530.69:531.16:348:02First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:273.64:134.79:540.610:471.06:358:01Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:213.65:074.710:480.611:340.96:368:00Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:173.75:594.811:370.56:377:59Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:113.96:464.912:180.812:230.46:377:58Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:584.07:275.01:010.61:070.36:387:57Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:394.28:035.11:420.41:490.36:397:56Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:144.48:365.12:200.22:280.26:397:54Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:474.59:085.02:560.13:050.36:407:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:204.69:414.83:300.03:420.36:417:52Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:574.710:174.54:040.04:210.46:417:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:414.811:014.34:380.05:010.56:427:49Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:324.911:534.15:140.15:470.76:437:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:285.05:560.16:400.86:447:47Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:504.01:265.16:470.17:480.96:447:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:494.02:275.27:500.29:100.86:457:44Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:534.03:305.49:060.110:220.56:467:43Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:594.24:345.610:18-0.111:210.26:467:42Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:064.55:375.811:20-0.46:477:40Waning Crescent31Thu
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 4:03 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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