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 5h 46m 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 - Apr 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:385.32:154.58:071.58:141.27:007:35First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:375.53:144.79:221.39:290.96:587:35First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:385.74:145.110:240.910:330.56:577:36Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:386.05:135.611:170.511:300.16:567:37Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:366.26:096.112:070.16:557:38Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:316.47:026.612:25-0.312:56-0.26:537:38Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:236.67:536.91:19-0.51:46-0.46:527:39Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:126.58:427.02:13-0.62:34-0.56:517:40Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:026.39:326.93:05-0.53:23-0.46:497:41Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:545.910:276.73:57-0.34:13-0.16:487:41Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:535.511:286.34:500.05:040.36:477:42Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:575.15:450.45:590.66:457:43Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:316.01:014.96:440.87:001.06:447:44Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:325.82:014.87:491.18:101.26:437:44Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:305.62:574.88:581.29:221.26:427:45Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:265.43:504.99:571.210:211.16:407:46Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:195.34:405.010:441.211:101.06:397:47Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:095.35:285.211:241.011:530.96:387:47Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:555.26:125.412:020.96:377:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:385.36:515.612:340.812:390.86:367:49Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:165.37:275.71:140.81:160.76:357:50New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:525.28:005.81:520.81:530.76:337:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:265.18:325.72:300.82:300.76:327:51New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:594.99:045.73:070.83:060.86:317:52New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:344.79:405.63:440.93:421.06:307:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:144.510:235.54:231.14:201.16:297:54Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:054.311:185.45:051.25:021.26:287:54Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:044.35:511.35:501.26:277:55Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:185.41:044.46:441.36:471.26:267:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:185.52:004.77:471.27:551.16:257:57First Quarter30Thu
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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