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 28m at 7:46 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:206.57:365.31:03-0.91:44-0.67:105:44New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:076.48:235.31:54-0.92:30-0.67:095:45New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:556.19:125.22:42-0.73:14-0.57:085:46Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:445.710:035.13:29-0.43:56-0.27:085:47Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:345.210:564.94:150.04:370.17:075:48Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:254.711:484.85:020.45:180.37:065:49First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:144.45:530.96:030.67:055:50First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:394.71:034.16:531.26:570.87:045:51First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:304.61:543.98:051.48:000.97:035:52First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:234.52:483.99:111.49:020.87:035:53Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:194.63:443.910:041.39:560.77:025:54Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:144.74:394.110:511.110:440.57:015:55Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:064.95:294.311:350.911:290.47:005:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:515.16:124.512:170.76:595:57Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:305.46:494.712:120.212:570.56:585:58Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:055.57:244.812:530.11:340.46:575:59Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:385.67:595.01:330.02:100.36:565:59Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:125.58:365.12:130.02:440.26:546:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:495.39:205.12:530.13:200.26:536:01Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:325.110:125.23:360.23:570.26:526:02Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:234.911:105.34:220.44:400.36:516:03Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:204.75:150.65:290.46:506:04Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:115.312:214.56:170.86:320.56:496:05Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:125.41:254.57:330.97:500.56:486:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:165.62:324.58:510.89:050.36:466:07Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:205.73:394.79:560.510:080.16:456:07Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:246.04:435.010:520.311:05-0.26:446:08Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:226.25:415.311:450.06:436:09Waning Crescent28Mon
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 10:55 am — 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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