Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 31m at 12:39 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:024.31:395.37:010.37:590.77:086:58First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:024.12:385.18:110.69:110.87:096:56First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:004.03:354.99:240.710:130.87:106:55First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:574.04:314.910:260.611:010.77:106:54Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:524.25:234.811:170.511:430.67:116:52Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:434.46:104.812:020.47:126:51Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:284.66:524.912:210.412:440.37:136:50Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:084.97:294.912:580.21:240.37:136:48Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:435.08:034.91:340.12:020.37:146:47Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:155.18:354.72:100.02:390.37:156:46Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:465.19:064.52:440.13:150.47:166:45Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:175.19:384.33:180.23:500.57:166:43Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:515.010:154.03:510.34:270.67:176:42Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:324.911:013.84:260.45:060.87:186:41Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:244.911:583.75:040.55:510.97:196:40Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:234.95:490.66:451.07:206:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:593.71:235.06:430.67:531.07:206:37Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:003.92:235.17:530.69:090.77:216:36Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:014.23:235.29:110.410:120.37:226:35Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:034.64:235.410:200.111:05-0.17:236:34Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:045.15:225.611:20-0.311:55-0.57:246:32Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:015.76:185.712:16-0.67:256:31Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:556.27:115.812:44-0.91:11-0.87:256:30New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:456.58:005.71:32-1.12:05-0.97:266:29New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:336.68:495.52:21-1.12:56-0.97:276:28New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:226.59:385.13:08-1.03:47-0.77:286:27Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:136.210:334.73:56-0.74:38-0.47:296:26Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:115.810:344.33:45-0.34:300.06:305:25Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:125.511:374.14:350.15:250.46:315:24First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:125.15:310.46:250.76:315:23First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:364.01:084.96:350.77:310.96:325:22First Quarter31Wed
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 3:35 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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