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 5h 30m 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 - Oct 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:554.56:214.812:140.57:086:58Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:374.87:014.912:310.212:560.37:096:57Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:155.17:384.91:100.01:380.27:106:55Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:515.48:134.81:47-0.12:200.17:106:54Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:285.58:494.72:25-0.23:010.17:116:53Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:075.69:284.53:04-0.23:440.27:126:51Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:515.610:154.33:45-0.24:290.37:136:50Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:445.511:144.24:29-0.15:180.57:136:49Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:465.45:180.06:130.67:146:47Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:214.212:505.36:150.27:170.67:156:46Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:274.31:525.37:210.38:300.57:166:45Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:304.52:525.38:360.39:390.37:166:43Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:324.73:525.49:490.110:360.07:176:42Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:325.14:515.410:51-0.111:26-0.37:186:41Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:305.45:475.411:46-0.37:196:40Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:235.86:405.412:14-0.512:38-0.47:206:38New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:126.07:285.312:59-0.61:29-0.57:206:37New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:576.18:115.11:44-0.62:17-0.47:216:36New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:396.18:534.82:26-0.53:02-0.37:226:35New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:225.99:344.53:08-0.33:450.07:236:34Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:075.510:184.23:490.04:270.37:246:33Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:565.211:084.04:300.25:100.67:246:31Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:514.85:120.55:530.97:256:30Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:053.812:454.65:580.86:411.07:266:29First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:023.81:364.56:491.07:371.17:276:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:553.82:254.47:521.28:391.17:286:27First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:463.93:134.49:021.29:370.97:296:26First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:364.14:014.410:031.010:250.67:306:25Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:254.34:494.410:540.811:080.47:316:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:124.65:364.511:400.611:480.27:316:23Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:575.06:224.612:260.47:326:22Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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