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 6h 23m 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:524.93:134.29:350.69:310.07:195:16Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:474.94:084.010:290.610:190.07:195:16Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:415.05:014.011:180.511:040.07:195:17Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:315.15:504.012:030.57:195:18Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:165.16:334.112:450.57:195:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:555.17:124.212:32-0.11:240.47:195:20Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:315.17:484.21:13-0.12:010.47:195:20Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:045.08:254.11:520.02:370.47:195:21Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:374.99:024.02:290.13:110.47:195:22Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:124.89:433.93:050.33:450.57:195:23Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:494.610:293.93:410.44:190.57:195:24Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:314.511:164.04:190.64:530.67:195:25Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:174.35:010.75:300.67:195:26Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:044.212:054.25:510.86:150.67:195:27Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:554.412:564.16:540.97:120.57:185:28Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:494.71:524.08:100.88:200.37:185:28Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:485.12:544.19:210.69:260.07:185:29Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:505.43:594.210:230.310:25-0.37:175:30Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:515.85:034.511:200.011:23-0.77:175:31Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:496.26:034.812:16-0.47:175:32New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:436.56:575.112:20-0.91:09-0.77:165:33New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:336.67:495.31:15-1.12:00-0.97:165:34New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:236.68:415.42:08-1.12:48-0.97:155:35Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:146.39:375.33:00-1.03:36-0.87:155:36Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:095.910:365.23:52-0.74:23-0.67:145:37Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:055.411:345.14:45-0.25:11-0.37:145:38Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:014.95:420.26:020.07:135:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:305.012:554.56:470.66:580.37:135:40First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:254.91:494.28:010.98:000.57:125:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:214.82:444.09:111.09:010.57:125:42Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:184.83:413.910:071.09:540.57:115:43Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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