Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 8:56 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:066.59:215.32:54-1.03:33-0.87:346:20Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:596.49:165.12:44-0.93:26-0.76:355:19Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:586.210:214.83:36-0.74:20-0.56:365:18Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:015.911:284.74:31-0.45:18-0.26:375:18Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:045.75:32-0.16:210.06:375:17First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:334.61:045.56:400.27:290.16:385:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:344.62:025.37:550.38:340.16:395:15First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:334.72:595.19:030.39:290.06:405:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:294.83:545.010:000.210:16-0.16:415:14Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:235.04:464.910:500.110:59-0.16:425:13Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:115.25:344.811:370.111:39-0.26:435:12Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:555.36:174.812:200.16:445:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:355.46:554.712:18-0.21:010.16:455:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:105.47:324.612:57-0.21:390.16:465:10Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:445.38:074.41:34-0.12:160.26:475:10Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:185.28:434.22:110.02:520.36:485:09Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:535.09:244.02:480.23:280.56:495:09Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:334.810:123.83:250.44:060.66:505:08Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:194.611:043.74:030.64:460.76:515:08Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:094.511:563.74:440.75:310.86:515:07Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:004.55:310.86:220.86:525:07Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:463.912:514.66:280.87:230.76:535:06Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:374.11:434.67:370.88:250.46:545:06Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:304.52:384.78:470.59:190.16:555:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:254.93:354.89:470.210:10-0.36:565:06Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:215.54:325.010:43-0.211:00-0.76:575:05Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:165.95:295.211:38-0.511:51-1.06:585:05New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:096.46:225.312:32-0.86:595:05New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:596.67:145.312:43-1.21:26-0.97:005:05New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:506.78:065.31:35-1.22:18-1.07:005:05New Moon30Sun
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 12:10 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 99% 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 (99% 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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