Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 7:53 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:214.49:475.33:390.73:370.96:048:19Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:024.210:305.24:190.74:161.06:038:20Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:504.111:205.15:000.84:561.16:038:20Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:464.25:420.85:401.16:038:21Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:135.112:404.46:270.76:301.16:038:21Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:045.11:314.77:160.67:291.06:028:22Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:545.22:235.18:100.48:380.96:028:22Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:455.23:165.59:080.29:460.66:028:23Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:395.34:115.910:03-0.110:470.36:028:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:365.35:096.310:57-0.411:450.06:028:24Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:355.46:066.611:51-0.66:028:24Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:355.57:026.812:42-0.212:45-0.86:028:25New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:325.57:566.91:39-0.41:41-0.86:028:25New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:275.58:496.82:35-0.52:37-0.76:028:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:235.49:446.53:30-0.53:31-0.66:028:26Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:235.210:426.24:24-0.44:26-0.46:028:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:265.111:435.85:16-0.25:20-0.16:028:26Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:275.16:090.06:160.26:028:27Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:415.51:225.17:020.27:140.56:038:27First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:345.22:135.17:560.48:150.76:038:27First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:234.93:015.18:500.59:160.86:038:28First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:094.63:485.29:390.510:110.86:038:28First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:554.44:355.210:240.510:580.86:038:28Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:424.35:225.211:050.411:420.76:048:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:304.26:085.311:470.46:048:28Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:174.26:525.312:260.712:290.46:048:28Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:034.27:335.41:100.61:120.46:058:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:444.38:115.41:540.51:550.46:058:28Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:224.28:485.42:370.42:360.56:058:29Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:594.29:265.33:180.43:160.56:068:29Full Moon30Wed
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 10:56 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 0% 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 (0% 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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