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 3h 02m 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 - Sep 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:094.96:356.012:16-0.212:18-0.76:487:39Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:065.37:276.11:08-0.51:14-0.86:487:38New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:575.68:156.01:56-0.72:07-0.96:497:36New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:445.89:015.82:42-0.82:58-0.86:507:35New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:305.89:465.43:26-0.83:46-0.66:507:34Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:195.710:344.94:08-0.64:33-0.36:517:32Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:105.411:254.44:49-0.35:200.16:527:31Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:045.25:300.16:080.56:527:30Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:184.112:594.96:140.47:000.96:537:28First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:113.81:524.77:050.78:021.26:547:27First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:033.72:464.68:090.99:121.36:547:26First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:573.63:404.59:210.910:121.26:557:24First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:523.74:344.510:220.811:011.06:567:23Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:483.85:254.711:120.711:450.76:577:21Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:414.06:124.811:570.56:577:20Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:274.36:535.012:260.512:390.46:587:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:074.67:305.11:050.21:210.36:597:17Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:434.88:045.11:430.12:010.26:597:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:165.18:375.02:19-0.12:410.17:007:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:515.29:114.82:54-0.13:210.27:017:13Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:295.39:504.53:29-0.14:020.37:017:12Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:145.310:364.34:07-0.14:460.47:027:10Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:085.311:344.14:490.05:350.67:037:09Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:095.25:370.16:310.87:037:07Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:394.01:135.26:330.27:410.87:047:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:454.12:165.37:410.39:020.77:057:05Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:504.23:195.49:010.310:100.47:057:03Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:554.54:215.510:120.011:060.17:067:02Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:584.85:215.611:12-0.211:56-0.37:077:00Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:565.26:165.712:08-0.47:086:59Waning Crescent30Sat
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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