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 : 6:42 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 12:45 pm (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 - Jun 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:294.411:555.05:160.85:241.16:048:19Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:234.45:580.96:101.36:038:20Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:434.81:124.56:400.97:001.46:038:20Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:274.71:554.67:250.97:561.56:038:21Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:104.62:374.88:140.98:561.46:038:21Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:524.53:205.09:040.89:531.36:028:22Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:374.44:045.29:530.710:441.16:028:23Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:254.44:525.410:390.511:330.96:028:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:164.45:415.711:240.46:028:24Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:084.46:326.012:230.712:120.26:028:24Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:594.67:216.21:130.51:020.06:028:24New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:484.78:096.32:040.31:54-0.16:028:25New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:374.88:586.32:540.12:47-0.26:028:25New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:304.99:506.23:430.03:40-0.26:028:26Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:295.010:466.04:32-0.14:35-0.16:028:26Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:335.111:465.85:22-0.25:310.06:028:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:355.36:13-0.26:290.26:028:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:445.61:325.57:07-0.27:320.46:028:27First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:395.32:265.78:03-0.28:390.56:038:27First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:335.13:195.89:02-0.19:450.56:038:27First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:284.84:135.89:59-0.110:440.46:038:28Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:244.65:075.910:51-0.111:380.46:038:28Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:214.56:015.911:400.06:048:28Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:174.46:535.812:290.412:290.16:048:28Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:094.47:405.81:180.41:180.16:048:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:554.48:245.72:050.42:050.26:048:28Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:374.49:055.52:480.42:500.36:058:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:184.49:455.23:280.43:320.46:058:29Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:024.310:275.04:070.44:130.66:068:29Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:494.211:124.84:440.44:530.86:068:29Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 3:43 pm — 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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