Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 5:52 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:07 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:284.86:465.912:360.612:330.36:048:19New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:134.87:306.11:230.51:180.26:038:20New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:584.88:156.22:110.32:050.16:038:20New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:434.89:026.22:590.32:530.06:038:21New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:334.89:536.13:480.23:440.16:038:21Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:324.810:526.04:380.24:370.16:028:22Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:384.811:545.95:300.25:330.26:028:22Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:425.06:240.16:320.36:028:23First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:545.81:415.37:220.17:370.46:028:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:515.62:365.58:230.08:460.46:028:24First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:455.53:305.79:22-0.19:510.36:028:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:405.34:245.910:16-0.210:490.26:028:25Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:365.25:176.011:05-0.211:420.16:028:25Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:315.06:106.111:53-0.26:028:26Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:264.96:596.212:340.112:40-0.16:028:26Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:164.87:466.11:240.11:270.06:028:26Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:034.78:306.02:120.22:130.16:028:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:464.59:135.72:570.22:580.36:028:27Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:304.49:585.43:400.43:420.46:038:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:174.310:465.24:210.54:250.66:038:27Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:094.211:364.95:020.65:080.86:038:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:034.25:430.65:511.06:038:28Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:244.712:524.26:240.76:371.26:038:28Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:094.61:374.37:080.77:281.36:048:28Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:524.52:184.57:560.78:271.26:048:28Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:344.43:014.78:460.69:281.16:048:28Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:184.43:454.99:360.510:230.96:058:28Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:064.34:345.210:240.311:140.76:058:29Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:574.35:255.511:110.16:058:29Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:514.46:175.812:050.511:59 AM-0.16:068:29Waning Crescent30Sun
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 8:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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