Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 8:22 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:314.910:475.94:360.24:370.26:048:20Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:354.911:485.85:250.25:310.36:038:20Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:385.16:180.26:290.46:038:21First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:485.71:355.47:140.17:330.56:038:21First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:455.62:315.68:140.08:410.46:038:22First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:405.53:265.89:15-0.19:470.36:038:22First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:365.44:206.010:11-0.210:460.26:028:23Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:325.35:156.211:03-0.311:400.16:028:23Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:305.26:096.311:53-0.36:028:24Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:265.17:016.312:330.012:43-0.26:028:24Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:195.07:496.31:250.01:32-0.16:028:25Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:074.98:346.22:140.02:200.06:028:25Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:524.89:195.93:000.13:060.16:028:26Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:374.710:055.63:440.23:500.36:028:26Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:264.510:545.34:260.34:340.66:028:26Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:204.411:445.05:070.55:180.86:028:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:134.45:490.66:031.06:038:27Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:334.81:024.46:310.66:501.26:038:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:184.71:464.57:150.77:441.36:038:27Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:014.52:284.68:040.78:431.36:038:28Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:444.53:114.88:560.69:421.16:038:28Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:294.43:565.09:460.510:341.06:048:28Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:174.44:445.210:340.311:240.76:048:28Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:084.45:335.511:200.26:048:28Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:004.56:235.712:130.512:080.06:058:29Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:514.67:126.01:020.312:57-0.26:058:29New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:404.88:006.11:520.11:48-0.36:058:29New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:294.98:476.22:41-0.12:40-0.46:068:29New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:195.09:376.13:30-0.33:32-0.46:068:29Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:165.110:325.94:19-0.44:25-0.46:068:29Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 11:34 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 100% 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 (100% 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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