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 32m 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:205.98:316.12:170.02:270.27:007:34New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:595.69:096.02:590.23:040.36:597:35New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:375.39:475.83:400.43:410.56:587:36Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:194.910:295.54:190.84:180.86:567:36Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:064.611:185.24:581.14:571.16:557:37Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:004.45:381.45:401.36:547:38Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:125.012:564.36:241.66:281.56:537:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:074.81:504.27:201.87:261.76:517:39First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:004.82:424.38:321.88:361.76:507:40First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:534.93:334.49:391.79:411.56:497:41First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:455.04:224.710:311.410:351.26:477:42Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:365.25:105.011:141.211:230.96:467:42Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:255.45:565.411:540.96:457:43Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:115.66:405.812:090.612:340.66:447:44Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:555.77:236.212:560.31:150.46:427:45Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:385.78:066.51:440.11:570.26:417:45Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:205.78:516.72:320.12:400.16:407:46Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:055.59:406.63:210.13:270.16:397:47Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:575.310:376.44:110.24:160.36:377:48Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:595.011:426.25:050.45:110.56:367:49Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:094.96:020.66:120.76:357:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:486.11:184.97:060.87:210.96:347:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:516.02:215.08:160.88:380.96:337:51Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:525.93:215.29:240.79:490.86:327:52Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:495.94:185.410:210.610:470.66:317:52Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:455.85:125.711:090.411:390.56:297:53Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:385.76:015.911:530.36:287:54Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:275.66:466.112:270.412:340.36:277:55Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:125.57:276.21:130.41:130.46:267:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:525.38:056.11:560.51:520.46:257:56New Moon30Sat
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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