Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 40m at 2:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:33 am (4.2 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 - Oct 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:224.32:555.08:400.59:240.77:096:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:174.33:504.99:460.610:200.77:096:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:114.34:424.810:410.511:050.67:106:55Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:034.45:324.811:290.411:470.47:116:53Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:524.66:184.812:120.47:116:52Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:364.87:004.912:260.312:540.37:126:51Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:165.07:384.91:050.11:340.27:136:49Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:515.18:124.91:430.02:130.27:146:48Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:235.28:454.82:200.02:500.27:146:47Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:555.19:184.62:560.03:260.37:156:45Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:285.19:524.43:310.14:030.47:166:44Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:065.010:344.24:070.24:400.57:176:43Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:525.011:254.04:440.35:220.67:176:42Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:464.95:260.46:080.77:186:40Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:234.012:445.06:140.57:050.77:196:39Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:224.21:425.17:140.58:130.67:206:38Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:214.42:415.28:250.49:240.47:216:37Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:224.73:415.49:390.210:250.07:216:36Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:235.14:415.510:43-0.211:19-0.47:226:34Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:235.65:415.711:41-0.57:236:33Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:206.16:375.812:11-0.812:37-0.87:246:32New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:136.47:305.91:02-1.01:32-1.07:256:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:036.68:205.81:52-1.22:25-1.07:266:30New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:526.69:105.52:42-1.13:16-0.97:266:29New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:426.410:015.23:30-0.94:06-0.77:276:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:366.110:584.84:19-0.64:56-0.47:286:27Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:345.711:594.55:08-0.35:470.07:296:26Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:335.35:590.16:400.47:306:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:584.31:285.06:550.57:380.67:316:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:534.22:214.87:590.78:390.77:326:23First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:464.23:134.69:080.89:370.77:336:22First Quarter31Tue
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 5:39 am — 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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