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 2h 57m 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:035.05:520.46:030.66:247:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:366.21:095.06:530.67:090.86:237:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:385.92:105.07:590.88:221.06:227:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:365.83:065.19:050.99:310.96:218:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:315.63:585.210:000.810:290.96:208:00Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:235.44:485.310:460.811:180.86:198:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:125.35:345.511:250.76:188:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:585.16:175.712:020.812:030.66:178:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:415.16:575.812:440.812:400.66:178:03Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:215.07:345.81:250.81:170.66:168:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:584.98:085.82:040.81:550.76:158:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:344.88:415.72:420.92:340.86:148:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:094.69:145.53:200.93:120.96:138:06New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:484.49:525.33:581.03:511.16:138:07Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:334.210:375.24:381.14:301.26:128:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:294.111:315.15:201.25:131.36:118:09Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:254.16:041.35:591.36:118:09Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:285.11:174.36:541.36:541.36:108:10First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:215.22:064.67:491.17:571.26:098:11First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:135.32:575.08:480.99:060.96:098:12First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:065.43:495.59:430.610:090.66:088:12Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:005.54:446.010:340.211:070.36:088:13Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:565.55:396.411:23-0.16:078:14Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:535.66:336.812:020.012:14-0.46:068:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:495.67:277.012:58-0.21:06-0.56:068:15Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:445.68:197.11:54-0.32:01-0.56:068:16Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:385.49:126.92:50-0.42:56-0.46:058:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:355.210:096.63:45-0.33:51-0.26:058:17Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:385.011:126.34:40-0.14:480.16:048:18Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:464.95:350.15:460.46:048:18Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:156.012:504.86:310.36:470.66:048:19Third Quarter31Mon
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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