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 4h 41m 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 - Jun 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:244.39:325.33:350.93:240.86:048:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:094.110:135.14:151.04:051.06:038:20Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:014.011:014.94:551.14:471.16:038:20Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:574.011:534.85:371.15:301.26:038:21Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:474.16:191.16:161.36:038:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:424.81:324.37:041.17:071.36:028:22First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:284.82:154.67:520.98:071.26:028:23First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:144.93:004.98:430.89:111.06:028:23First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:024.93:485.39:340.510:120.76:028:24Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:544.94:405.810:230.211:080.46:028:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:494.95:356.211:13-0.16:028:24Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:464.96:306.512:030.212:04-0.36:028:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:445.07:256.712:59-0.112:59-0.46:028:25Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:415.08:186.81:56-0.21:57-0.56:028:26Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:375.19:136.72:52-0.32:54-0.56:028:26Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:355.010:116.53:47-0.43:52-0.46:028:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:394.911:136.24:42-0.44:50-0.26:028:27Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:475.05:36-0.35:490.06:038:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:155.912:495.06:30-0.26:500.36:038:27Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:125.71:455.17:250.07:550.56:038:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:055.42:375.28:200.19:020.66:038:28Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:555.03:265.39:130.210:030.66:038:28Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:454.74:155.310:010.210:550.76:048:28Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:344.45:035.310:450.311:430.76:048:28Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:234.25:505.311:280.36:048:28Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:134.26:365.312:280.712:100.36:048:28Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:004.17:195.31:120.712:540.36:058:29New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:444.27:595.31:540.71:380.46:058:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:254.18:365.22:360.72:220.56:068:29New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:044.19:125.13:160.73:040.56:068:29New Moon30Thu
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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