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 42m at 8:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:155.62:575.18:541.09:080.96:247:57First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:125.83:545.59:550.610:130.56:237:58Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:105.94:516.010:480.211:110.26:227:59Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:076.05:476.411:38-0.16:218:00Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:046.16:416.812:07-0.112:27-0.36:208:00Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:596.17:327.01:01-0.31:18-0.46:198:01Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:516.08:227.11:56-0.42:08-0.46:188:02Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:425.89:126.92:49-0.32:59-0.26:178:03Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:345.410:056.63:41-0.23:500.06:168:04Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:325.111:046.24:340.14:410.46:168:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:364.85:260.45:350.76:158:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:065.912:394.76:200.76:321.06:148:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:065.61:364.77:171.07:361.26:138:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:005.42:274.88:151.18:431.36:128:07Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:505.23:164.99:111.19:441.26:128:08Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:385.04:025.09:581.010:341.16:118:09Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:244.94:485.210:400.911:181.16:108:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:104.85:325.311:190.76:108:10Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:554.86:145.512:001.011:58 AM0.66:098:11Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:384.86:535.612:420.912:370.66:098:12Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:194.87:305.71:230.81:170.66:088:12New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:574.78:065.82:050.71:570.66:078:13New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:334.68:425.82:470.72:380.76:078:14New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:114.59:215.73:280.83:180.76:068:15New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:554.310:075.64:110.84:010.86:068:15Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:494.311:025.54:550.84:480.86:058:16Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:514.35:420.85:390.86:058:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:025.512:514.66:320.86:350.86:058:17First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:005.51:464.97:280.67:390.86:048:18First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:555.52:415.38:280.48:490.66:048:18First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:495.53:355.79:270.29:550.46:048:19First Quarter31Sun
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 11:46 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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