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 5h 28m 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 - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:324.92:014.87:360.48:140.86:068:29Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:184.62:464.98:250.49:161.06:078:28Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:034.43:314.99:140.510:101.06:078:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:484.24:174.910:000.410:581.06:088:28Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:364.05:045.010:450.411:430.96:088:28Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:264.05:515.011:290.46:098:28Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:164.06:375.112:270.812:140.36:098:28Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:044.07:205.21:130.712:590.36:108:27New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:474.17:595.31:580.61:440.36:108:27New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:274.18:375.32:410.52:270.36:118:27New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:064.19:155.33:220.43:100.36:128:27New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:484.19:575.24:020.33:530.36:128:26Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:364.210:435.14:410.34:370.36:138:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:304.411:345.05:200.25:240.46:138:26Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:244.66:010.16:150.46:148:25Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:274.91:174.96:460.07:120.56:158:25First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:194.82:095.37:37-0.18:180.56:158:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:134.73:045.58:37-0.29:280.46:168:24First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:094.64:015.79:40-0.310:330.26:178:23Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:104.55:015.910:40-0.411:330.06:178:23Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:154.56:016.111:38-0.56:188:22Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:194.66:596.212:31-0.212:36-0.66:198:21Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:184.77:536.31:27-0.41:32-0.66:198:21Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:124.88:436.22:21-0.52:27-0.66:208:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:024.89:326.03:10-0.53:18-0.56:218:19Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:534.810:225.63:57-0.44:07-0.36:218:19Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:454.711:135.24:41-0.34:55-0.16:228:18Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:394.75:23-0.15:420.36:238:17Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:044.812:304.76:030.16:310.66:238:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:524.51:184.66:440.37:220.96:248:16Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:374.22:034.67:280.48:211.16:258:15Third Quarter31Sat
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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