Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 55m at 7:10 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:164.84:364.010:561.010:430.47:105:44Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:094.95:274.111:390.911:290.27:095:45Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:565.06:124.312:200.87:095:46Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:355.16:524.512:120.112:590.67:085:47Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:105.27:274.612:530.11:350.57:075:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:415.28:004.61:310.12:090.47:065:49Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:115.28:334.52:070.22:420.47:055:50Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:415.09:084.52:420.33:130.57:055:51Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:154.89:484.53:170.43:440.57:045:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:534.610:344.63:550.54:160.67:035:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:394.411:264.74:360.74:520.67:025:54Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:314.35:250.95:350.77:015:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:224.912:274.26:251.06:330.77:005:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:215.11:284.27:421.17:510.66:595:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:245.32:354.39:000.99:070.36:585:57Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:295.63:434.510:050.510:12-0.16:575:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:336.04:494.911:020.111:11-0.46:565:59Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:326.45:485.311:56-0.26:556:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:256.66:425.712:07-0.712:47-0.56:546:01New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:146.77:315.91:01-0.91:36-0.76:536:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:026.68:206.01:52-0.92:22-0.86:516:03New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:506.39:095.92:42-0.73:07-0.66:506:04Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:405.810:035.73:31-0.43:51-0.36:496:05Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:355.310:595.54:210.04:350.06:486:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:314.811:555.25:130.55:220.46:476:06First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:264.46:111.06:140.86:466:07First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:515.01:204.27:221.37:181.06:446:08First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:484.92:164.18:381.58:281.06:436:09First Quarter28Tue
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 10:23 pm — 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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