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 : 7:10 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 1:18 pm (4.5 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 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:565.89:236.12:56-1.13:19-0.96:477:40Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:475.910:145.73:43-1.14:11-0.76:487:39Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:415.711:095.24:29-0.95:03-0.46:497:37Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:385.65:15-0.65:560.06:497:36Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:064.712:355.36:02-0.26:530.46:507:34Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:044.31:315.16:530.18:000.86:517:33Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:594.02:274.97:510.49:141.06:517:32Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:543.93:244.78:590.610:181.06:527:30Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:503.84:204.710:030.611:091.06:537:29Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:463.95:154.710:570.511:520.86:537:28Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:394.16:054.711:450.46:547:26Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:284.36:484.812:320.712:290.36:557:25Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:114.57:254.91:100.51:110.26:557:24New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:494.77:584.91:460.31:520.26:567:22New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:234.88:284.92:210.22:300.26:577:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:544.98:584.72:540.23:070.26:577:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:264.99:284.53:250.23:440.36:587:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:024.910:034.33:560.34:220.46:597:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:444.910:464.14:270.45:020.67:007:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:354.911:393.95:030.45:480.77:007:14Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:334.95:450.56:410.87:017:12First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:403.81:325.06:370.57:490.97:027:11First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:433.92:345.27:470.59:060.87:027:10First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:484.13:365.49:110.410:140.47:037:08Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:554.44:385.610:240.111:110.07:047:07Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:004.85:375.811:25-0.27:047:05Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:015.26:336.012:03-0.412:22-0.57:057:04Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:575.77:246.112:53-0.81:17-0.77:067:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:476.18:126.01:41-1.02:10-0.87:067:01Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:346.28:595.72:27-1.13:01-0.87:077:00Full Moon30Sat
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 4:14 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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