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 6h 02m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:204.14:544.810:480.711:190.57:086:58Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:124.45:445.011:360.47:096:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:014.76:305.212:030.212:230.17:106:55Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:475.27:145.412:47-0.11:10-0.17:106:54Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:305.57:565.51:30-0.41:57-0.37:116:52Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:135.88:385.52:13-0.62:43-0.47:126:51Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:586.09:235.32:57-0.73:31-0.47:136:50Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:466.010:155.13:42-0.84:20-0.37:136:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:425.911:144.94:30-0.75:12-0.17:146:47Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:435.75:21-0.56:090.17:156:46Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:194.712:475.66:17-0.27:120.27:166:45Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:244.71:495.57:210.08:250.37:166:43Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:264.72:495.48:330.19:350.27:176:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:284.83:505.49:440.110:350.07:186:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:274.94:485.310:450.011:26-0.17:196:40Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:245.15:445.311:39-0.27:206:38Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:175.46:355.312:13-0.212:29-0.37:206:37Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:045.67:205.212:56-0.31:16-0.37:216:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:465.78:005.11:38-0.32:00-0.37:226:35New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:255.78:374.92:17-0.32:42-0.27:236:34New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:035.69:134.72:54-0.13:210.07:246:32New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:415.49:494.43:300.03:590.27:256:31Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:225.110:304.24:060.24:370.47:256:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:074.811:184.04:420.55:160.67:266:29Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:584.65:200.75:590.87:276:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:123.812:484.56:020.96:470.97:286:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:053.81:384.56:511.17:441.07:296:26First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:563.82:274.57:521.18:480.97:306:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:474.03:174.69:051.09:470.67:316:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:394.24:094.710:080.810:380.37:316:23Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:324.65:014.911:020.511:240.07:326:22Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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