Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:07 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 10:40 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:584.77:295.91:100.51:120.46:048:19Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:404.88:106.01:560.41:560.46:038:20Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:224.88:536.12:420.32:410.36:038:20Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:074.89:396.03:270.23:280.36:038:21Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:574.810:315.94:140.24:170.36:038:21Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:574.811:305.75:010.15:090.46:028:22Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:025.05:510.16:050.56:028:22Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:295.71:025.26:430.07:060.66:028:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:255.61:595.47:40-0.18:150.66:028:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:205.52:545.78:40-0.29:240.56:028:24Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:155.43:495.99:39-0.310:260.36:028:24Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:125.34:456.110:34-0.411:230.16:028:25Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:105.25:416.211:26-0.46:028:25Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:085.26:346.312:170.012:16-0.46:028:26Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:035.17:256.31:100.01:07-0.36:028:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:535.18:126.22:010.01:56-0.26:028:26New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:415.08:576.02:490.02:44-0.16:028:27New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:284.89:425.73:340.13:300.16:028:27Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:174.710:295.34:180.34:150.36:038:27Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:104.611:185.04:590.45:000.56:038:27Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:044.55:400.55:440.86:038:28Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:084.812:534.56:200.66:310.96:038:28First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:544.61:394.67:030.77:211.16:038:28First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:374.52:224.77:500.78:171.16:048:28First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:194.43:064.88:410.79:161.16:048:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:034.33:504.99:330.610:110.96:048:28Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:504.34:375.110:210.511:020.76:058:28Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:404.25:255.311:070.411:510.56:058:29Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:324.36:155.611:530.26:058:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:244.47:035.812:400.312:410.06:068:29Full Moon30Tue
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 1:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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