Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:01 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 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 - Mar 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:026.04:345.510:400.110:51-0.56:406:11Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:026.35:325.911:34-0.211:47-0.86:396:11Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:586.66:266.312:26-0.66:386:12Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:496.77:166.512:41-1.01:16-0.76:376:13Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:386.78:066.51:33-1.02:04-0.86:356:14Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:276.48:566.42:24-0.92:52-0.66:346:15Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:186.09:516.13:14-0.63:39-0.36:336:16Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:145.510:495.84:04-0.24:270.16:326:16Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:135.111:485.64:560.35:180.56:306:17Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:104.85:510.76:150.86:296:18Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:455.41:064.66:541.17:211.06:286:19Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:415.22:004.58:031.38:291.16:266:20Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:365.13:534.510:031.310:271.07:257:20Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:305.14:464.610:531.211:150.97:247:21Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:215.15:364.811:361.011:580.77:227:22Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:095.26:215.012:160.97:217:23Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:515.47:025.212:400.612:560.77:207:23Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:305.57:375.41:200.51:350.67:187:24New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:045.58:105.51:580.52:120.57:177:25New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:375.48:425.52:350.52:490.57:167:26New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:095.39:155.53:120.53:240.57:147:27New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:445.19:535.53:480.64:000.67:137:27Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:244.910:395.44:270.84:380.77:117:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:154.811:355.45:090.95:200.87:107:29Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:144.75:571.06:100.87:097:30First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:365.51:144.86:541.17:090.87:077:30First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:375.62:144.98:041.18:210.87:067:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:385.73:165.29:190.99:340.57:057:32First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:405.94:175.510:230.610:380.27:037:33Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:416.15:175.911:180.211:36-0.17:027:33Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:406.36:146.312:10-0.17:017:34Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 9:58 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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