Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:12 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 8:05 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:366.09:546.03:33-1.13:52-1.06:477:40Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:315.910:495.54:22-1.04:44-0.86:487:39Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:305.811:485.15:10-0.85:38-0.46:497:37Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:295.66:00-0.56:350.06:497:36First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:474.71:265.56:54-0.17:370.46:507:35First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:444.42:225.37:550.28:470.66:517:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:404.23:185.19:020.49:530.76:517:32First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:364.04:145.010:050.410:480.76:527:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:324.05:095.010:590.411:350.66:537:29Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:274.16:005.011:470.36:537:28Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:174.36:475.012:180.512:310.26:547:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:014.57:275.112:580.41:140.26:557:25Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:404.78:035.11:360.21:540.26:557:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:144.88:365.02:130.12:320.26:567:22Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:474.89:084.92:490.03:080.36:577:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:184.89:404.73:230.13:430.46:577:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:524.810:154.43:570.24:180.56:587:18Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:304.710:564.24:310.34:550.66:597:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:174.711:454.05:060.45:360.86:597:15Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:104.85:450.46:230.97:007:14Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:403.91:064.96:310.57:230.97:017:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:364.02:045.17:300.58:390.97:027:11Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:364.13:045.28:430.49:530.67:027:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:384.44:065.59:560.110:530.27:037:08Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:424.75:085.710:59-0.311:47-0.27:047:07Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:435.26:066.011:57-0.67:047:05Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:415.77:016.212:39-0.612:54-0.97:057:04New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:346.17:526.21:29-0.91:49-1.17:067:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:246.38:416.12:18-1.12:41-1.17:067:01New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:136.49:305.73:06-1.13:33-1.07:077:00Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 11:08 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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