Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:46 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 06m at 1:36 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:435.011:474.35:150.05:500.46:477:40Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:405.15:580.16:450.66:487:38First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:464.21:385.26:510.27:520.76:497:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:474.12:385.37:580.29:090.66:497:36First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:504.23:415.59:170.110:190.46:507:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:584.34:445.710:28-0.111:190.16:517:33Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:054.55:465.911:29-0.36:527:31Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:084.96:426.012:14-0.312:27-0.56:527:30Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:045.27:346.11:05-0.51:21-0.76:537:29Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:545.58:216.01:53-0.72:13-0.76:547:27Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:405.69:065.82:39-0.83:02-0.76:547:26Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:245.69:505.43:21-0.73:49-0.56:557:25Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:105.510:374.94:02-0.54:34-0.16:567:23Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:585.311:284.54:42-0.25:190.26:567:22Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:505.05:210.16:050.66:577:20Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:204.112:434.86:030.46:551.06:587:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:123.91:354.66:510.77:561.36:587:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:043.72:274.57:490.99:091.36:597:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:573.73:204.48:580.910:111.27:007:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:523.84:144.510:020.811:001.07:007:13Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:473.95:064.610:550.711:440.87:017:12Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:394.15:554.811:410.57:027:11Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:254.46:385.012:250.512:260.37:027:09Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:064.77:165.11:040.31:100.17:037:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:435.07:525.21:410.11:520.07:047:06New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:195.28:275.12:17-0.12:35-0.17:057:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:565.49:034.92:53-0.13:17-0.17:057:04New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:375.59:434.73:30-0.24:010.07:067:02Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:245.510:324.54:09-0.14:480.17:077:01Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:215.411:314.34:52-0.15:380.37:077:00Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 4:41 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 58% 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 (58% 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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