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 : 11:54 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 5:30 pm (4.8 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 - Mar 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:155.62:334.78:490.89:070.36:406:11Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:185.83:395.09:520.510:080.16:396:12Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:196.04:415.310:460.111:04-0.26:386:12Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:166.25:365.611:36-0.111:56-0.46:376:13Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:076.36:255.912:22-0.36:356:14New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:546.37:096.112:46-0.51:07-0.36:346:15New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:366.17:506.11:32-0.41:48-0.36:336:16New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:185.88:326.02:17-0.22:28-0.16:316:16Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:005.49:155.73:000.13:060.26:306:17Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:464.910:025.43:410.53:450.56:296:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:374.610:555.14:230.94:260.86:276:19Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:304.36:061.36:111.17:267:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:514.81:244.26:571.67:051.37:257:20First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:454.72:184.28:031.88:111.47:237:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:404.73:124.39:191.89:221.47:227:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:344.74:064.410:181.610:201.27:217:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:274.94:574.611:051.311:090.97:197:24Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:165.15:454.911:461.111:540.77:187:24Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:025.36:285.212:260.87:177:25Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:445.47:085.612:380.51:040.67:157:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:225.67:465.91:210.31:420.47:147:27Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:005.68:256.12:050.12:200.37:137:27Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:385.59:066.22:490.13:000.27:117:28Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:195.39:536.23:340.23:420.27:107:29Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:065.110:486.14:210.34:280.37:097:30Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:054.911:525.95:120.55:190.57:077:30Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:134.86:080.86:180.77:067:31Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:585.81:214.87:120.97:280.87:057:32Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:015.82:265.08:250.98:470.87:037:33Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:025.93:285.29:340.79:590.67:027:33Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:025.94:285.410:330.510:580.47:007:34Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:42 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 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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