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 : 12:40 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 6:31 am (3.8 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 - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:544.610:145.94:06-0.14:03-0.26:068:28Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:554.711:115.74:55-0.24:56-0.16:078:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:584.95:44-0.25:520.06:078:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:105.512:585.26:35-0.36:510.26:088:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:065.41:535.47:29-0.37:560.36:088:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:005.12:475.68:27-0.39:040.36:098:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:544.93:405.79:25-0.310:080.36:098:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:494.74:355.710:20-0.211:060.26:108:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:474.55:305.811:12-0.26:108:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:454.36:245.812:000.212:02-0.16:118:27Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:414.37:155.812:520.212:52-0.16:118:27Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:324.38:025.71:420.21:410.06:128:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:174.38:465.62:280.22:280.06:138:26Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:594.39:285.33:110.23:130.26:138:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:424.210:105.13:510.33:550.36:148:25Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:284.210:554.84:290.34:360.56:158:25Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:174.211:404.65:060.35:160.76:158:24Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:064.25:430.45:560.96:168:24Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:244.412:514.26:210.46:401.06:168:23Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:064.21:334.37:020.57:301.16:178:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:484.12:144.57:470.58:311.16:188:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:314.02:594.78:380.59:361.16:188:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:193.93:484.99:320.410:350.96:198:21Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:113.94:425.110:260.311:290.66:208:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:083.95:385.411:190.06:218:19Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:064.16:345.712:220.412:12-0.26:218:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:014.47:266.01:150.11:07-0.56:228:18New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:534.78:156.12:06-0.22:01-0.66:238:17New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:444.99:046.12:55-0.42:55-0.76:238:17New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:375.19:556.03:43-0.63:48-0.76:248:16Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:345.210:505.74:31-0.74:42-0.66:258:15Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:35 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 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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