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 2h 35m 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 - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:423.83:594.79:510.810:500.87:086:58Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:364.04:534.910:470.511:350.57:096:56Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:284.45:455.211:380.27:106:55Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:184.96:335.412:180.112:28-0.17:106:54Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:045.47:185.61:00-0.21:18-0.47:116:52New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:495.88:025.61:43-0.52:07-0.67:126:51New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:346.18:465.52:27-0.72:57-0.67:136:50New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:216.29:345.23:11-0.83:47-0.67:136:48Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:146.210:284.93:58-0.74:38-0.47:146:47Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:136.011:314.64:47-0.55:33-0.17:156:46Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:175.85:41-0.26:320.27:166:45First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:394.41:215.66:420.17:400.47:166:43First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:454.32:235.57:540.38:550.47:176:42First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:494.33:245.49:120.410:010.37:186:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:514.44:235.310:190.310:550.27:196:40Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:504.65:195.311:160.111:420.17:206:38Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:444.96:105.212:060.07:206:37Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:325.16:565.112:240.012:520.07:216:36Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:155.37:375.01:03-0.11:360.07:226:35Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:525.48:134.91:41-0.12:160.07:236:34Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:275.48:484.72:17-0.12:540.17:246:32Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:005.39:224.52:520.03:310.37:256:31Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:345.29:594.23:270.14:060.57:256:30Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:114.910:413.94:030.34:420.77:266:29Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:544.711:323.74:400.55:210.97:276:28Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:444.55:190.76:041.07:286:27Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:273.612:374.56:020.96:561.17:296:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:213.61:314.56:531.08:011.17:306:25Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:133.72:234.67:571.09:101.07:316:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:063.93:174.79:090.910:060.77:316:23Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:594.34:114.910:130.510:540.37:326:22Waning Crescent31Sun
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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