Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 2:55 pm (5.3 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 - Dec 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:505.011:113.94:160.24:570.47:005:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:434.75:020.55:430.67:015:05First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:063.912:324.55:540.86:350.77:025:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:573.91:204.36:551.07:320.77:035:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:464.02:074.28:041.18:280.67:045:05First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:354.12:564.29:051.09:170.47:045:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:244.33:454.29:560.810:020.27:055:05Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:124.64:344.210:420.610:440.17:065:05Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:584.95:214.311:280.411:26-0.17:075:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:425.26:054.312:130.27:085:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:235.56:454.412:09-0.312:580.07:085:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:035.77:254.412:52-0.41:41-0.17:095:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:445.88:074.41:35-0.52:25-0.17:105:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:285.88:554.42:20-0.53:10-0.27:105:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:175.69:514.43:06-0.53:56-0.17:115:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:135.510:554.43:56-0.34:46-0.17:125:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:135.311:584.64:49-0.25:39-0.17:125:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:115.25:490.06:39-0.17:135:07Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:584.81:085.06:580.27:44-0.27:135:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:565.02:064.98:120.28:46-0.47:145:08Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:555.23:064.89:190.19:42-0.57:155:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:535.54:064.710:18-0.110:34-0.67:155:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:495.75:044.711:13-0.211:24-0.77:165:10Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:425.95:584.712:05-0.37:165:10New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:316.06:464.712:12-0.712:54-0.47:165:11New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:166.07:294.612:59-0.61:39-0.37:175:11New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:595.88:104.51:43-0.52:22-0.27:175:12New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:415.68:524.32:25-0.43:03-0.17:175:13Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:265.29:384.13:06-0.13:420.17:185:13Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:124.910:284.03:460.14:210.37:185:14Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:004.611:223.94:260.45:000.47:185:15Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:09 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 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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