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 : 8:14 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 2:05 pm (4.9 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 - Aug 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:214.02:484.68:190.59:241.16:268:14Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:073.83:354.69:140.510:201.16:268:13Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:573.84:254.610:080.511:101.06:278:12Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:513.75:164.710:580.411:580.86:288:11Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:453.86:074.911:460.36:288:11Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:363.96:545.112:450.612:330.26:298:10Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:214.17:365.31:300.41:200.16:308:09New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:024.38:155.42:130.22:05-0.16:318:08New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:414.58:535.42:540.02:50-0.16:318:07New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:234.69:345.43:33-0.13:34-0.26:328:06Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:094.810:185.24:11-0.24:20-0.16:338:05Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:014.911:095.04:51-0.35:080.06:348:03Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:585.15:33-0.35:590.16:348:02Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:044.812:545.26:19-0.36:560.36:358:01First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:004.61:515.47:13-0.28:030.46:368:00First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:584.42:485.58:17-0.19:160.46:367:59First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:584.33:485.69:27-0.110:240.36:377:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:024.34:505.710:33-0.211:240.16:387:57Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:084.45:515.811:32-0.36:397:56Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:114.56:485.912:20-0.112:28-0.46:397:54Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:074.77:396.01:12-0.31:22-0.56:407:53Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:574.98:255.92:01-0.42:12-0.56:417:52Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:415.09:085.72:45-0.42:59-0.56:417:51Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:245.09:505.33:26-0.43:43-0.36:427:50Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:075.010:344.94:04-0.24:260.06:437:48Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:534.811:194.54:41-0.15:070.36:437:47Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:414.75:180.15:480.66:447:46Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:074.212:294.65:550.36:320.96:457:44Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:544.01:164.56:370.57:231.16:467:43Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:413.82:034.47:250.78:271.36:467:42Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:303.72:534.48:240.89:381.26:477:41Third Quarter31Tue
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 5:09 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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