Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 10m at 9:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:13 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:046.210:235.33:53-0.94:24-0.77:086:59Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:596.011:204.84:40-0.65:15-0.37:096:57Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:585.75:29-0.26:090.17:096:56Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:214.512:575.46:210.27:070.57:106:54First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:204.21:545.17:190.58:120.87:116:53First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:164.12:494.98:280.79:200.97:126:52First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:114.03:444.89:370.710:160.97:126:50First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:054.14:374.710:340.711:020.77:136:49Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:584.25:274.711:220.611:430.57:146:48Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:474.56:134.812:060.57:156:47Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:324.76:554.912:220.312:480.47:156:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:114.97:324.91:010.21:280.37:166:44Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:465.18:064.91:380.02:060.27:176:43Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:185.28:394.82:150.02:440.27:186:41Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:495.29:114.62:500.03:210.37:186:40Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:225.29:454.43:250.13:580.47:196:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:015.110:274.14:000.24:370.57:206:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:485.111:194.04:380.35:200.67:216:37Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:445.15:210.46:090.77:226:35Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:204.012:445.16:110.47:080.87:226:34Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:224.11:455.27:120.58:200.77:236:33Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:244.32:455.38:260.49:320.47:246:32Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:264.63:465.49:410.210:320.07:256:31Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:275.04:465.510:46-0.111:25-0.47:266:30Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:275.55:455.711:44-0.57:276:29Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:235.96:405.812:15-0.812:39-0.77:286:27New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:156.37:325.81:04-1.01:33-0.97:286:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:046.58:205.61:53-1.12:25-0.97:296:25New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:516.59:085.32:40-1.03:15-0.87:306:24New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:396.39:574.93:26-0.84:03-0.57:316:23Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:315.910:514.54:12-0.54:52-0.27:326:22Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:18 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 37% 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 Third Quarter (37% 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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