Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:06 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 1:01 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:586.08:114.81:43-0.42:19-0.27:336:21New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:395.98:504.52:24-0.33:02-0.17:346:20New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:195.79:294.33:03-0.13:430.27:356:19Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:025.310:104.03:420.14:230.47:366:18Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:495.09:593.83:220.44:040.76:375:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:424.710:573.74:030.64:470.96:385:17Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:364.511:543.64:470.95:341.06:395:16First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:264.45:361.16:281.16:405:15First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:473.71:144.36:351.27:291.06:415:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:373.82:014.37:461.28:270.86:415:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:264.02:494.48:511.19:150.66:425:13Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:154.33:374.49:450.89:580.36:435:12Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:034.74:264.410:330.610:400.06:445:11Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:505.15:144.511:210.311:22-0.26:455:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:375.56:004.612:090.16:465:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:225.96:444.612:06-0.412:58-0.16:475:10Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:076.17:294.612:52-0.61:46-0.26:485:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:546.18:174.61:41-0.72:36-0.26:495:09Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:456.09:134.52:30-0.63:26-0.16:505:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:425.810:184.43:23-0.54:190.06:515:08Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:455.611:274.44:18-0.35:160.06:525:07Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:485.45:17-0.16:160.16:535:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:314.612:475.26:240.27:220.06:545:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:304.71:445.07:370.38:24-0.16:555:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:284.92:404.88:470.39:19-0.26:555:06Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:235.23:364.79:470.210:07-0.26:565:06Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:175.44:314.510:400.110:52-0.36:575:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:085.55:234.411:300.011:35-0.36:585:05Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:565.66:094.312:170.06:595:05New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:395.76:514.312:18-0.21:020.17:005:05New Moon30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

Show All
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA