Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 9:21 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:054.92:435.18:270.38:570.76:068:29First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:524.63:315.19:190.49:540.86:078:28First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:384.34:195.110:070.410:440.86:078:28Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:264.25:075.110:510.411:300.76:088:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:154.15:555.211:340.36:088:28Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:044.16:415.212:140.712:180.36:098:28Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:514.27:235.312:580.51:010.36:098:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:344.28:025.31:420.41:450.36:108:27Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:134.28:395.32:250.32:260.46:108:27Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:504.29:155.23:060.33:060.46:118:27Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:274.29:545.13:450.23:450.56:128:27Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:104.210:365.04:240.24:250.56:128:26Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:594.311:254.95:030.25:070.66:138:26Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:524.55:430.15:530.66:138:26Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:154.812:464.76:260.06:460.66:148:25Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:064.81:395.07:15-0.17:490.66:158:25Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:594.82:335.38:11-0.29:000.56:158:24Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:544.83:295.69:13-0.310:090.36:168:24Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:534.84:295.810:15-0.511:100.06:178:23Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:554.85:296.111:13-0.76:178:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:595.06:296.312:09-0.312:11-0.96:188:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:005.17:256.41:06-0.51:08-1.06:198:21New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:565.38:186.42:02-0.72:04-1.06:198:21New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:485.39:086.22:54-0.82:58-0.96:208:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:415.39:595.93:44-0.83:49-0.76:218:20Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:365.210:535.54:31-0.64:39-0.56:218:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:325.111:475.15:17-0.45:29-0.16:228:18Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:265.06:02-0.16:190.26:238:17First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:394.71:184.96:480.17:120.56:238:17First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:274.42:064.97:360.38:090.86:248:16First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:134.22:544.88:290.49:100.96:258:15First Quarter31Mon
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 12:37 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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