Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 33m at 7:42 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:50 am (4.5 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 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:304.34:524.410:580.811:080.57:336:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:174.55:384.411:420.711:470.37:346:20Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:014.86:224.412:250.67:356:19Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:415.06:034.412:260.112:070.46:365:18Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:185.36:404.412:050.112:490.36:375:18Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:545.47:164.412:440.01:300.36:385:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:315.57:524.21:230.02:110.36:385:16Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:105.58:324.12:030.02:540.36:395:15Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:555.49:214.02:450.03:380.46:405:14Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:495.310:234.03:310.14:260.56:415:14Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:495.211:304.14:210.25:190.56:425:13Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:505.25:180.36:180.46:435:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:334.312:485.16:240.47:230.26:445:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:334.61:455.17:380.48:270.06:455:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:325.02:435.08:500.29:23-0.36:465:10Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:295.43:415.09:510.010:13-0.56:475:10Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:265.74:395.010:48-0.211:02-0.76:485:09Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:206.05:344.911:41-0.411:51-0.76:495:09New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:106.26:264.912:33-0.46:505:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:586.27:134.712:39-0.71:23-0.46:515:08New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:436.17:574.51:26-0.62:11-0.36:525:07New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:295.88:424.32:11-0.42:560.06:525:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:185.59:314.12:56-0.23:400.26:535:07Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:105.110:263.93:400.14:230.56:545:06Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:044.811:233.84:250.45:070.76:555:06Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:554.55:130.75:530.86:565:06First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:173.812:424.36:051.06:440.86:575:05First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:063.91:274.27:091.17:390.86:585:05First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:544.12:134.18:171.18:330.66:595:05First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:424.23:014.09:151.09:200.57:005:05Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 10:46 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 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.

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