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 6h 24m 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 - Nov 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:275.611:504.24:59-0.15:410.27:336:21Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:255.25:470.36:330.57:346:21First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:494.012:214.95:410.66:290.86:355:20First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:444.01:144.76:430.97:310.96:355:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:374.02:054.67:541.08:310.96:365:18First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:294.12:554.58:580.99:200.76:375:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:204.23:444.59:490.810:030.56:385:16Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:094.54:324.510:340.710:430.36:395:15Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:554.75:174.611:170.511:230.16:405:15Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:375.05:584.611:590.46:415:14Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:145.26:364.612:020.012:400.26:425:13Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:495.47:114.612:41-0.11:210.26:435:12Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:245.57:464.51:19-0.12:010.16:445:12Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:015.58:244.31:57-0.12:410.26:455:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:425.59:084.22:37-0.13:240.26:465:11Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:305.410:044.13:190.04:090.36:475:10Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:275.311:084.14:060.14:590.46:485:09Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:285.24:590.25:560.46:485:09Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:114.212:285.26:000.37:010.36:495:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:124.51:275.27:130.38:090.06:505:08Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:124.82:265.28:270.29:09-0.36:515:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:125.23:255.29:32-0.110:03-0.66:525:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:105.64:245.210:30-0.310:53-0.86:535:07Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:065.95:215.211:25-0.511:42-0.96:545:06Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:586.26:135.212:18-0.66:555:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:466.37:025.112:30-0.91:09-0.76:565:06New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:326.37:474.91:17-0.81:57-0.66:575:05New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:186.18:334.62:03-0.72:43-0.46:585:05Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:055.89:214.32:47-0.43:28-0.16:595:05Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:565.410:154.13:31-0.14:120.26:595:05Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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