Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 13m at 2:03 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:53 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:385.32:554.59:090.59:290.07:095:45Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:385.43:554.510:080.410:230.07:095:46Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:365.44:524.511:000.311:12-0.17:085:47Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:295.55:434.611:470.311:59-0.27:075:48Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:165.66:274.812:310.27:065:49New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:575.67:064.912:42-0.21:110.27:055:50New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:345.67:424.91:22-0.11:480.17:055:51New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:105.48:164.82:000.02:230.27:045:52New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:455.28:524.72:360.12:580.27:035:52Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:215.09:304.63:110.43:320.37:025:53Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:014.710:134.53:450.64:080.57:015:54Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:444.511:004.44:210.84:450.77:005:55Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:314.311:494.55:001.05:250.86:595:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:194.25:471.26:130.96:585:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:404.61:094.16:501.37:120.96:575:58First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:344.72:034.28:091.38:200.76:565:59First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:325.03:014.39:181.09:220.46:556:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:315.34:014.610:150.710:180.06:546:01Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:305.74:585.011:070.311:12-0.46:536:02Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:266.15:525.511:58-0.16:516:03Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:176.46:435.912:05-0.712:47-0.46:506:04Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:066.67:326.212:58-0.91:35-0.76:496:04Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:536.68:226.31:49-1.02:23-0.86:486:05Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:436.49:166.22:40-0.93:11-0.76:476:06Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:376.010:156.03:32-0.74:01-0.56:466:07Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:375.611:175.94:26-0.34:53-0.26:446:08Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:395.35:230.15:500.16:436:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:185.712:395.06:270.56:550.46:426:10Third Quarter28Tue
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 4:58 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 0% 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 (0% 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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