Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:58 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 1:50 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:294.19:005.62:520.42:440.36:068:29Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:124.29:435.53:350.23:300.36:078:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:014.310:315.44:170.14:160.36:078:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:574.511:235.34:590.05:060.36:088:28Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:564.85:43-0.15:580.46:088:28Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:165.112:525.16:28-0.26:550.56:098:28Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:095.01:465.37:18-0.38:010.66:098:28Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:024.82:405.58:15-0.39:130.66:108:28Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:584.73:365.79:16-0.310:200.56:108:27Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:574.54:355.810:16-0.311:200.36:118:27Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:004.55:355.911:13-0.46:118:27Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:034.56:346.012:180.212:09-0.46:128:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:024.57:286.01:140.01:04-0.46:128:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:564.68:185.92:07-0.11:58-0.46:138:26New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:444.79:045.72:55-0.12:49-0.36:148:25New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:324.79:495.53:40-0.13:36-0.26:148:25Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:204.610:355.14:210.04:210.06:158:24Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:114.611:214.75:000.15:050.36:168:24Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:024.65:370.35:490.66:168:23Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:074.412:494.66:130.46:340.86:178:23First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:504.21:344.66:520.57:231.06:178:22First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:324.02:184.67:350.68:201.16:188:22First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:153.83:034.68:270.79:231.26:198:21First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:013.73:514.79:250.710:211.16:208:21Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:523.64:424.810:190.611:140.96:208:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:473.65:355.011:100.56:218:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:433.76:265.212:040.711:59 AM0.36:228:18Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:363.97:135.512:530.512:480.16:228:18Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:244.27:575.61:400.21:370.06:238:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:084.58:385.72:250.02:25-0.26:248:16Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:534.79:215.63:08-0.33:13-0.26:248:15Full Moon31Tue
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 4:54 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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