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 1h 26m 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 - Jul 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:584.17:195.21:100.812:540.36:078:29New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:434.27:595.21:520.71:390.36:078:28New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:244.28:345.22:330.62:220.46:088:28New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:034.29:095.13:120.53:030.46:088:28New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:424.29:434.93:490.53:420.56:098:28Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:234.110:214.84:240.54:210.66:098:28Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:084.211:024.64:580.55:000.76:108:28Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:544.311:484.55:320.55:420.86:118:27Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:414.56:070.46:290.86:118:27First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:364.41:284.86:470.37:240.86:128:27First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:254.32:175.17:350.38:300.86:128:26First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:174.33:115.48:350.19:400.66:138:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:154.34:095.79:41-0.110:440.46:138:26Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:174.45:105.910:45-0.311:430.16:148:25Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:234.56:116.211:45-0.56:158:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:284.87:096.412:41-0.312:45-0.76:158:24Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:285.08:036.51:37-0.61:45-0.96:168:24Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:235.38:546.52:31-0.82:42-0.96:178:23Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:175.49:466.23:22-0.93:36-0.86:178:23Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:135.410:405.84:11-0.94:30-0.66:188:22Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:115.311:375.44:58-0.85:23-0.36:198:22Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:095.35:45-0.66:170.16:198:21Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:325.01:035.26:32-0.37:160.46:208:20Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:244.61:555.17:210.08:200.76:218:20Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:144.32:455.08:150.29:270.96:218:19Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:044.03:364.99:130.310:251.06:228:18Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:563.94:294.810:080.411:150.96:238:18Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:493.85:214.810:590.36:238:17Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:433.96:124.812:000.911:46 AM0.36:248:16Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:354.06:574.912:430.712:320.26:258:15New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:204.27:365.01:250.61:170.26:268:14New Moon31Mon
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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