Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 34m at 8:14 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:356.09:075.92:36-0.43:04-0.36:416:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:245.710:045.93:26-0.33:49-0.26:406:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:215.311:055.84:170.04:380.06:396:12Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:225.05:130.45:330.26:386:13Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:075.712:264.86:170.76:380.56:366:13Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:095.71:294.77:330.87:540.66:356:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:125.72:344.78:480.89:050.56:346:15Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:155.73:374.79:500.710:050.46:326:16Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:165.74:374.910:430.610:580.26:316:17Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:125.85:295.111:310.511:470.16:306:18Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:015.96:155.312:140.46:296:18New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:445.96:545.512:320.012:540.36:276:19New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:225.87:305.61:140.11:310.36:266:20New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:585.69:055.61:530.23:060.47:257:21New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:325.39:405.43:300.43:400.57:237:21Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:095.010:175.24:060.64:140.77:227:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:494.710:595.04:410.94:490.97:207:23Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:354.511:474.95:181.25:261.17:197:24Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:264.35:581.46:081.37:187:25First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:384.81:184.26:451.66:571.47:167:25First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:314.82:104.17:501.77:591.57:157:26First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:264.93:044.29:101.79:111.47:147:27First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:235.13:584.410:141.510:141.07:127:28Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:205.34:534.811:051.111:080.77:117:28Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:155.65:455.211:510.811:580.37:107:29Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:075.96:355.712:360.47:087:30Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:566.27:236.212:49-0.11:210.17:077:31Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:426.38:096.51:39-0.32:05-0.27:067:31Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:276.28:566.72:30-0.42:51-0.37:047:32Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:146.19:476.73:20-0.43:38-0.37:037:33Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:055.710:446.54:12-0.24:27-0.17:017:34Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 11:18 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 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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