Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 1:06 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:55 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:484.02:154.48:071.18:380.76:335:21First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:384.23:044.59:071.09:280.56:345:20Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:274.43:534.59:570.710:120.36:355:19Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:164.74:424.610:440.510:550.06:365:18Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:035.15:284.811:300.211:38-0.26:375:17Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:475.46:114.912:160.06:385:17Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:295.76:535.012:21-0.41:02-0.26:395:16Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:126.07:355.01:05-0.61:48-0.36:395:15Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:556.18:214.91:50-0.72:34-0.36:405:14Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:436.09:134.82:36-0.73:22-0.36:415:14Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:385.810:154.73:25-0.64:13-0.26:425:13Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:385.611:204.74:18-0.45:07-0.16:435:12Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:415.55:15-0.26:070.06:445:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:244.812:415.46:190.17:140.06:455:11Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:244.91:405.27:320.28:21-0.16:465:10Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:245.12:385.18:420.19:19-0.36:475:10Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:225.33:365.09:440.010:11-0.46:485:09Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:185.54:335.010:38-0.210:59-0.56:495:09Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:115.75:274.911:30-0.311:45-0.56:505:08Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:005.86:154.912:18-0.36:515:08New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:445.96:584.812:29-0.51:04-0.36:525:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:265.87:374.71:12-0.41:46-0.26:525:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:055.78:164.51:52-0.32:26-0.16:535:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:465.48:564.32:31-0.13:050.16:545:06Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:285.19:404.13:100.13:440.36:555:06Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:154.810:313.93:480.44:230.46:565:06Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:044.611:243.94:280.65:050.56:575:05Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:524.45:110.85:510.66:585:05First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:153.912:394.36:001.06:430.76:595:05First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:034.01:254.37:021.17:410.67:005:05First Quarter30Mon
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 4:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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