Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:58 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 36m at 1:50 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:075.711:324.84:49-0.85:29-0.16:477:40Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:085.65:39-0.66:270.26:487:39Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:354.51:105.56:33-0.37:350.56:487:37Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:374.32:115.47:360.08:530.66:497:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:404.23:135.38:490.110:050.66:507:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:434.24:155.29:590.111:040.56:517:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:444.35:155.210:590.011:550.36:517:32Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:434.46:105.211:51-0.16:527:31Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:354.76:575.312:400.212:40-0.16:537:29New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:204.97:385.21:210.11:26-0.26:537:28New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:005.18:145.11:580.02:08-0.16:547:26New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:365.28:464.92:330.02:470.06:557:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:125.19:184.73:060.03:250.16:557:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:485.09:514.43:380.14:010.36:567:22Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:264.810:274.14:110.34:370.66:577:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:094.611:093.94:440.55:150.86:577:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:574.55:180.75:571.06:587:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:003.712:494.45:570.96:461.16:597:17First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:533.61:414.56:431.07:491.26:597:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:473.52:354.67:441.09:041.27:007:14First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:443.63:304.89:020.910:080.97:017:12Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:433.94:265.010:100.610:590.57:017:11Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:424.25:205.311:070.311:460.17:027:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:384.76:125.512:01-0.17:037:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:315.37:005.712:32-0.312:53-0.47:047:07Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:215.87:475.81:17-0.71:45-0.67:047:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:096.28:335.72:03-0.92:37-0.77:057:04Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:576.39:205.42:49-1.13:28-0.67:067:03Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:476.310:145.13:37-1.04:20-0.47:067:01Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:446.011:154.74:26-0.85:15-0.17:077:00Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 52% 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 (52% 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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