Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 1:01 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:23 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:475.45:005.211:020.811:230.66:006:34Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:325.66:435.612:440.66:597:35Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:145.87:245.91:070.41:250.36:577:36New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:545.98:056.21:510.22:070.26:567:37New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:345.88:476.32:360.12:490.16:557:37New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:165.79:346.43:220.23:330.16:537:38Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:055.510:276.34:100.34:190.16:527:39Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:045.311:296.15:010.45:100.36:517:40Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:105.15:570.66:060.56:497:40Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:346.01:155.17:000.87:100.66:487:41First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:385.92:185.28:120.98:230.76:477:42First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:395.93:185.39:230.89:350.66:467:43First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:405.94:175.510:240.610:360.46:447:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:385.95:135.811:160.411:300.36:437:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:345.96:066.012:030.36:427:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:265.96:546.212:200.112:470.26:417:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:135.87:376.31:080.11:300.26:397:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:555.78:176.31:540.12:100.36:387:47Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:345.58:566.22:370.22:480.56:377:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:125.29:365.93:180.43:260.76:367:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:514.910:185.63:570.74:040.96:357:50Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:354.711:075.44:370.94:431.16:347:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:274.55:181.15:241.46:327:51Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:005.112:244.46:021.36:101.66:317:52Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:535.01:174.36:511.57:031.76:307:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:445.02:064.47:481.58:071.76:297:53Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:325.02:544.68:501.49:141.66:287:54Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:215.13:424.89:471.210:111.36:277:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:105.24:305.110:340.911:001.06:267:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:595.35:185.511:190.711:480.76:257:56Waning Crescent30Sun
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 4:12 pm — 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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