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 5h 21m 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 - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:455.32:134.78:250.68:36-0.17:105:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:495.53:184.89:340.49:40-0.47:095:45Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:535.74:225.010:330.010:39-0.67:085:46Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:546.05:225.311:28-0.211:34-0.87:085:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:506.26:165.512:20-0.57:075:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:406.37:055.712:26-0.91:08-0.67:065:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:266.37:505.71:16-0.91:53-0.67:055:50Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:106.08:355.62:02-0.82:36-0.57:045:51Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:535.79:215.42:47-0.63:16-0.27:035:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:385.210:115.23:30-0.23:560.07:025:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:264.811:035.04:130.24:360.37:015:54Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:154.511:554.84:570.65:180.67:005:55Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:044.35:431.06:050.97:005:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:474.612:544.16:391.37:061.06:595:57Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:394.61:454.07:471.48:151.06:575:57Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:324.62:394.18:531.39:150.96:565:58Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:264.73:344.29:481.110:050.76:555:59Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:184.94:274.310:360.910:510.56:546:00Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:075.25:164.611:210.611:350.36:536:01Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:505.45:584.912:030.46:526:02New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:305.66:375.212:170.112:440.26:516:03New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:075.77:155.412:590.01:240.06:506:04New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:445.77:545.61:41-0.12:03-0.16:496:05New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:235.68:375.72:23-0.12:43-0.26:486:06Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:075.49:275.73:070.03:26-0.26:466:06Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:585.210:255.63:540.24:12-0.16:456:07Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:585.011:285.64:450.45:030.16:446:08Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:004.95:440.66:020.26:436:09First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:305.61:034.96:560.87:120.36:426:10First Quarter29Sun
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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