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 34m at 6:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:315.511:044.24:12-0.25:040.37:336:21Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:265.14:560.25:510.77:346:20Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:023.912:244.85:430.56:421.07:356:20Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:003.81:194.66:350.87:411.17:366:19Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:553.81:114.46:351.07:461.16:365:18Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:473.92:004.37:451.08:431.06:375:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:384.12:484.38:481.09:290.86:385:16Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:284.33:354.39:400.810:090.56:395:15Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:154.54:214.310:260.610:470.36:405:15Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:004.85:064.411:110.511:240.26:415:14Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:415.15:474.411:540.36:425:13New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:195.46:264.412:020.112:380.16:435:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:575.67:034.412:410.01:220.06:445:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:355.77:414.31:20-0.12:060.06:455:11New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:175.78:234.22:01-0.12:500.16:465:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:045.69:144.12:44-0.13:370.26:475:10Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:015.510:174.03:320.04:270.26:485:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:035.311:264.14:240.15:210.36:495:09Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:035.35:240.36:220.26:495:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:314.31:015.26:340.47:270.16:505:08First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:334.61:595.27:520.48:30-0.16:515:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:334.92:565.19:020.39:25-0.46:525:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:315.23:535.010:030.010:15-0.66:535:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:275.54:505.010:58-0.111:03-0.76:545:06Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:205.85:434.911:50-0.311:49-0.76:555:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:096.06:324.812:41-0.36:565:06Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:546.07:184.712:35-0.71:29-0.36:575:05Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:375.98:014.51:20-0.62:14-0.16:585:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:205.68:454.22:04-0.42:570.16:595:05Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:055.39:324.02:47-0.23:390.36:595:05Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 10:08 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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