Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:06 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 4:43 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:294.811:554.05:040.15:410.76:487:39Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:194.65:430.46:241.06:487:38Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:453.81:094.56:260.67:151.36:497:37Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:353.71:594.47:170.88:241.46:507:35Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:263.62:514.48:200.99:371.36:507:34Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:203.73:444.59:270.810:341.16:517:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:153.84:374.710:250.711:220.86:527:31Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:094.05:284.911:160.46:527:30Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:594.36:155.112:050.512:040.26:537:28Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:444.76:595.312:460.212:51-0.16:547:27New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:275.17:395.41:26-0.11:38-0.36:547:26New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:085.58:195.42:06-0.32:25-0.46:557:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:505.79:005.22:46-0.53:12-0.46:567:23New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:365.89:455.03:27-0.53:59-0.36:567:21Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:285.810:374.74:11-0.54:49-0.16:577:20Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:285.611:404.54:59-0.45:430.16:587:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:315.55:51-0.26:430.46:597:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:464.31:345.56:520.17:520.56:597:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:524.32:355.48:050.29:080.57:007:14First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:564.33:375.49:230.210:140.37:017:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:004.44:365.410:290.111:080.17:017:12Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:014.65:335.511:26-0.111:56-0.17:027:10Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:574.96:255.512:17-0.27:037:09Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:475.27:125.412:41-0.21:06-0.27:037:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:305.47:545.31:22-0.31:51-0.27:047:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:095.58:325.12:01-0.32:34-0.17:057:05Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:465.59:084.82:38-0.23:140.17:057:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:225.39:454.53:14-0.13:510.37:067:02Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:005.110:254.23:500.14:280.67:077:01Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:434.811:123.94:270.35:060.87:086:59Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 7:54 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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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