Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:06 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 20m at 1:01 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:243.75:104.910:510.411:370.96:268:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:193.86:024.911:390.46:268:13Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:133.96:495.012:210.712:250.36:278:12Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:004.07:305.01:040.61:090.36:288:12Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:424.28:075.11:450.41:520.36:288:11Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:184.38:405.12:240.22:310.36:298:10Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:524.49:124.93:010.13:080.36:308:09Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:254.49:454.83:360.13:450.46:318:08Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:024.510:224.54:090.14:220.56:318:07Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:444.511:044.34:430.15:010.66:328:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:334.711:534.25:180.15:440.76:338:05Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:264.85:570.16:340.86:338:04Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:464.11:215.06:440.17:370.96:348:02Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:414.02:195.27:430.18:550.86:358:01Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:414.13:205.48:540.010:090.66:368:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:464.24:235.610:05-0.211:100.26:367:59Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:534.55:265.811:09-0.56:377:58Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:574.86:266.112:07-0.212:08-0.76:387:57Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:575.27:206.21:00-0.51:06-0.96:387:56New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:505.68:106.21:52-0.82:01-1.06:397:55New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:405.88:586.02:40-1.02:54-1.06:407:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:305.89:465.63:26-1.03:44-0.86:417:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:215.710:365.24:11-0.84:34-0.56:417:51Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:155.511:304.74:55-0.55:23-0.16:427:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:105.35:39-0.26:140.36:437:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:254.31:055.16:250.27:090.76:437:47First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:184.01:594.97:170.58:111.06:447:46First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:093.82:524.78:200.79:201.16:457:45First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:013.73:464.69:280.710:181.16:457:43Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:563.74:404.610:260.611:061.06:467:42Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:513.85:314.711:160.511:490.76:477:41Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 4:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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