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 5h 35m 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 - Feb 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:445.410:255.13:39-0.34:13-0.27:105:45Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:395.211:255.24:290.04:59-0.17:095:45Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:364.95:240.25:520.07:085:46Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:245.312:354.76:280.56:540.17:075:47Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:245.31:354.67:430.68:060.17:075:48Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:255.42:394.58:580.69:140.17:065:49Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:285.63:454.510:020.410:14-0.17:055:50Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:305.74:484.610:590.211:09-0.27:045:51Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:285.95:454.811:510.17:035:52Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:196.06:345.012:00-0.412:390.07:025:53New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:056.17:175.112:49-0.41:23-0.17:015:54New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:476.07:575.11:34-0.42:040.07:005:55New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:265.78:365.12:16-0.32:410.06:595:56Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:065.49:164.92:560.03:170.26:585:57Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:485.010:014.83:340.33:520.46:575:58Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:314.710:484.74:120.64:280.56:565:59Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:184.411:364.64:510.95:060.76:556:00First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:054.25:341.25:490.96:546:01First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:254.512:534.06:271.56:421.16:536:01First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:154.51:443.97:411.67:481.16:526:02First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:084.62:394.08:561.58:531.06:516:03First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:044.83:354.19:541.39:490.86:506:04Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:015.04:304.310:431.010:390.46:496:05Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:555.45:204.611:300.711:270.16:476:06Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:435.76:065.012:140.46:466:07Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:276.06:495.412:14-0.212:570.16:456:08Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:096.27:325.71:02-0.41:39-0.16:446:08Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:516.18:175.91:49-0.52:21-0.26:436:09Full Moon28Sun
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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