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 2h 33m 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 - Jul 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:394.211:574.65:210.45:331.06:068:29Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:264.35:590.56:141.16:078:28Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:404.41:094.46:370.57:011.26:078:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:224.31:504.67:190.67:561.26:088:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:054.12:344.88:070.59:021.26:088:28Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:514.13:225.09:020.510:051.06:098:28Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:414.04:145.39:570.311:010.86:098:28Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:374.15:105.510:510.111:550.56:108:28Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:354.26:075.811:45-0.26:108:27Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:344.47:016.112:480.212:40-0.46:118:27New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:294.77:526.31:41-0.11:36-0.66:118:27New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:215.08:426.32:32-0.42:32-0.76:128:26New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:145.29:336.23:22-0.63:26-0.76:138:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:115.410:265.94:10-0.84:20-0.66:138:26Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:115.411:245.64:59-0.85:15-0.46:148:25Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:125.55:48-0.76:11-0.16:148:25Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:235.21:095.66:40-0.57:120.16:158:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:194.92:045.67:35-0.38:180.46:168:24First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:144.62:595.58:36-0.19:270.56:168:23First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:094.33:545.49:370.010:290.56:178:23Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:064.14:505.410:340.011:230.56:188:22Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:034.05:455.311:250.16:188:22Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:004.06:375.312:130.512:140.16:198:21Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:514.17:235.312:590.41:020.16:208:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:364.38:045.31:420.41:470.16:208:20Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:164.48:415.22:220.32:290.16:218:19Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:534.49:165.02:590.23:080.26:228:18Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:304.49:524.83:350.13:460.46:228:18Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:084.310:294.64:100.14:220.56:238:17Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:494.311:094.44:440.24:580.76:248:16Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:334.311:524.15:190.35:360.86:258:15Waning 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 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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