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 3h 16m 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:235.45:410.16:360.57:086:58First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:374.21:255.46:390.37:440.67:096:57First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:434.22:285.47:520.49:000.57:106:55First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:494.33:305.49:140.310:080.37:106:54First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:554.54:315.510:240.111:040.07:116:53Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:584.85:305.611:23-0.111:55-0.37:126:51Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:565.16:245.712:17-0.37:126:50Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:485.57:135.712:42-0.51:08-0.47:136:49Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:345.77:585.61:26-0.61:56-0.57:146:47Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:165.88:405.32:08-0.62:42-0.47:156:46Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:565.89:205.02:48-0.53:26-0.27:166:45Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:365.610:024.63:27-0.34:070.17:166:44Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:195.310:484.24:050.04:480.47:176:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:065.011:403.94:440.35:300.87:186:41Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:594.75:250.56:141.07:196:40Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:363.812:544.56:100.87:061.37:196:39Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:313.71:464.47:041.08:141.37:206:37Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:243.72:384.48:091.19:241.27:216:36Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:173.83:294.49:201.110:181.07:226:35Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:094.04:194.510:180.911:020.77:236:34Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:594.35:084.711:080.611:420.47:246:33Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:464.65:554.811:540.47:246:32Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:295.06:384.912:210.212:400.17:256:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:105.47:195.01:00-0.11:26-0.17:266:29New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:515.88:005.01:39-0.32:12-0.27:276:28New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:326.08:414.92:20-0.42:59-0.37:286:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:166.09:254.73:02-0.43:46-0.27:296:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:075.910:184.53:48-0.44:36-0.17:296:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:055.811:224.34:37-0.25:290.17:306:24Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:105.65:320.06:280.37:316:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:334.21:145.56:340.27:340.37:326:22First Quarter31Mon
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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