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 4h 52m 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 - Oct 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:485.85:18-0.56:140.27:086:59Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:224.512:535.56:15-0.17:210.57:096:57Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:274.31:565.37:200.28:380.77:096:56Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:304.32:585.28:350.49:490.67:106:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:314.33:575.09:460.410:440.57:116:53Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:284.54:535.010:450.311:290.47:116:52Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:224.75:444.911:350.27:126:51Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:114.96:294.912:100.312:210.17:136:49Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:555.17:094.812:470.21:040.17:146:48New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:335.37:444.71:220.11:440.17:146:47New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:095.48:164.61:570.12:220.27:156:45New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:425.38:474.52:310.12:590.37:166:44New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:155.29:184.33:040.23:350.47:176:43Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:495.09:514.03:370.44:110.67:186:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:294.810:313.84:110.64:500.77:186:40Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:164.611:223.64:460.85:320.97:196:39Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:104.65:240.96:191.07:206:38First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:203.51:064.66:091.07:161.17:216:37First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:193.62:004.77:071.08:221.07:226:35First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:163.82:544.88:230.99:270.77:226:34First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:144.23:495.09:390.710:210.37:236:33Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:134.74:445.210:420.311:09-0.17:246:32Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:105.25:385.311:380.011:57-0.67:256:31Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:055.86:315.412:33-0.47:266:30Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:586.37:225.512:45-0.91:27-0.67:276:29Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:486.68:125.41:34-1.12:20-0.77:276:28Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:386.69:025.22:24-1.13:13-0.67:286:27Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:296.59:575.03:15-1.04:06-0.57:296:25Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:256.210:594.74:07-0.85:01-0.27:306:24Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:295.85:00-0.45:590.17:316:23Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:064.412:345.55:57-0.17:010.47:326:22Third 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 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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