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 : 3:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 8:56 am (4.0 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 - Jun 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:554.410:235.24:040.74:060.96:048:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:434.211:125.04:440.84:471.16:038:20Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:384.15:260.95:291.26:038:20Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:024.912:314.26:090.96:131.46:038:21Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:504.81:174.36:540.97:031.46:038:22Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:354.82:014.57:430.98:011.36:028:22Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:194.82:454.88:350.79:051.26:028:23Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:054.83:325.19:270.510:050.96:028:23Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:544.94:225.510:160.310:590.66:028:24Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:464.95:155.911:040.011:520.46:028:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:415.06:096.211:54-0.26:028:24Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:365.17:026.512:460.112:45-0.46:028:25New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:305.27:546.71:41-0.11:40-0.66:028:25New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:245.38:476.72:35-0.32:35-0.66:028:26New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:195.39:426.63:29-0.43:31-0.66:028:26Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:205.210:416.34:23-0.44:27-0.56:028:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:265.211:456.15:18-0.45:24-0.26:028:27Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:315.36:13-0.36:230.06:028:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:465.81:295.47:10-0.27:260.26:038:27First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:425.62:245.58:09-0.18:330.46:038:27First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:355.33:165.59:070.09:370.46:038:28First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:275.04:075.610:000.010:330.46:038:28Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:194.74:585.610:470.111:240.46:048:28Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:104.55:475.611:310.16:048:28Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:014.46:355.612:110.512:140.26:048:28Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:484.37:195.612:560.512:580.26:048:28Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:324.38:005.51:400.51:410.36:058:28Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:124.38:395.42:220.42:230.46:058:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:504.39:165.23:020.43:040.56:068:29Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:304.29:555.13:410.43:430.66:068:29Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 12:02 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 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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