Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 12m at 2:23 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:355.37:584.11:280.02:140.37:015:05Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:105.28:344.02:050.02:520.37:025:05Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:485.29:163.82:430.13:320.47:035:05Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:335.110:083.83:220.24:130.47:035:05Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:255.011:083.94:060.34:570.47:045:05Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:224.94:550.35:470.47:055:05Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:074.112:184.95:520.46:460.37:065:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:044.41:134.97:010.47:500.07:075:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:024.82:114.98:160.38:51-0.37:075:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:015.23:114.99:240.19:47-0.67:085:05Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:005.64:114.910:24-0.210:40-0.87:095:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:586.05:115.011:21-0.511:32-1.07:105:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:536.36:085.012:16-0.77:105:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:446.57:005.012:25-1.11:10-0.87:115:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:346.57:504.91:16-1.12:01-0.87:125:06New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:236.38:404.72:06-0.92:50-0.67:125:07Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:146.09:334.52:55-0.73:38-0.47:135:07Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:095.610:314.33:43-0.44:25-0.17:135:08Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:055.211:294.24:330.05:120.27:145:08Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:584.85:240.46:010.47:145:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:234.112:484.56:210.76:530.57:155:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:144.21:354.37:270.97:480.67:155:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:034.22:234.18:341.08:410.57:165:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:534.33:134.09:300.99:290.47:165:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:434.54:033.910:180.810:140.27:175:11Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:324.64:544.011:030.710:570.17:175:12Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:184.95:414.111:480.511:400.07:175:12Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:005.16:234.112:310.37:185:13Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:395.37:014.212:22-0.11:130.27:185:14Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:165.47:374.21:04-0.21:540.17:185:14Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:535.58:134.11:44-0.22:340.17:185:15Full Moon31Thu
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 5:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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