Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 2:33 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:29 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:264.41:564.97:300.48:091.06:068:28Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:134.42:465.28:230.39:180.96:078:28Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:054.43:405.59:220.110:220.66:078:28Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:014.44:375.810:20-0.211:210.36:088:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:024.65:376.111:18-0.56:088:28Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:044.86:356.412:180.012:15-0.76:098:28New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:045.07:316.51:14-0.31:14-0.96:098:28New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:015.38:246.62:09-0.62:11-1.06:108:27New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:565.59:166.53:02-0.83:08-0.96:108:27New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:535.510:116.23:54-0.94:03-0.86:118:27Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:535.511:095.84:44-0.94:57-0.66:118:27Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:535.55:34-0.75:53-0.36:128:26Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:075.412:515.56:25-0.56:500.16:128:26First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:035.01:455.57:18-0.27:520.46:138:26First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:564.72:375.48:140.08:580.66:148:25First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:474.43:295.39:120.110:000.76:148:25First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:384.14:215.210:070.210:530.76:158:24Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:314.05:135.110:570.211:400.76:168:24Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:244.06:045.111:430.26:168:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:164.06:515.112:250.612:290.26:178:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:034.17:335.21:080.51:130.26:188:22Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:454.28:115.21:490.41:560.26:188:22Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:234.38:465.12:290.32:360.36:198:21Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:584.39:205.03:070.23:140.46:208:20Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:344.39:554.83:440.13:510.56:208:20Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:114.310:324.64:190.14:270.66:218:19Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:544.311:154.44:530.25:050.76:228:18Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:424.55:290.25:470.76:228:17Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:024.312:324.76:070.26:350.86:238:17Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:514.21:244.96:520.17:340.86:248:16Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:434.22:185.17:470.18:470.86:258:15Third 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 5:31 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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