Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:24 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 13m at 7:06 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:044.612:284.66:050.66:38-0.17:185:16First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:024.91:254.57:190.67:44-0.27:195:16First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:025.12:264.68:390.48:51-0.47:195:17Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:045.43:304.79:460.29:53-0.77:195:18Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:075.84:344.910:46-0.210:50-1.07:195:19Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:086.15:355.111:43-0.511:46-1.27:195:20Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:046.36:315.312:37-0.87:195:20Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:566.57:225.412:41-1.31:29-0.97:195:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:456.48:125.41:32-1.32:17-0.97:195:22Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:336.29:025.32:22-1.13:04-0.87:195:23Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:225.89:555.13:10-0.93:49-0.67:195:24Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:145.310:504.93:58-0.54:33-0.37:195:25Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:064.911:454.84:45-0.15:180.07:195:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:574.55:350.46:050.37:185:27Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:374.712:464.26:310.87:000.57:185:28Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:284.61:344.07:351.08:010.67:185:29Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:204.52:253.98:411.19:000.67:185:29Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:134.63:193.99:371.09:510.57:175:30Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:064.74:133.910:260.810:380.37:175:31Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:574.85:054.111:110.611:220.27:175:32Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:435.15:504.311:550.47:165:33Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:235.36:304.412:040.112:380.27:165:34New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:005.47:054.612:45-0.11:180.17:155:35New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:345.57:404.71:24-0.11:56-0.17:155:36New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:095.48:164.82:02-0.12:33-0.17:145:37New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:465.38:584.82:41-0.13:10-0.17:145:38Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:285.19:474.93:210.03:49-0.17:135:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:174.910:434.94:050.24:31-0.17:125:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:124.811:435.04:540.45:19-0.17:125:41First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:104.75:520.66:160.07:115:42First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:445.21:104.67:040.77:240.07:115:43First Quarter31Sat
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 10:15 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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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