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 1h 51m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:535.010:263.93:290.14:200.67:005:05Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:454.711:233.84:130.45:030.87:015:05Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:354.44:580.65:480.97:025:05Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:163.812:224.35:470.96:390.97:035:05Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:053.91:074.26:451.07:360.87:045:05Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:534.01:524.17:511.18:310.77:055:05Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:414.22:404.08:541.09:180.57:055:05Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:284.43:304.09:480.810:010.47:065:05Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:164.74:204.010:370.510:430.27:075:05Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:035.15:104.111:250.311:260.07:085:05Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:495.45:574.212:140.17:085:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:345.76:414.312:11-0.21:02-0.17:095:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:185.97:264.412:57-0.41:49-0.27:105:06New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:036.08:134.41:45-0.52:36-0.37:105:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:535.99:064.42:33-0.53:24-0.37:115:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:475.710:084.43:24-0.44:13-0.37:125:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:465.511:154.54:18-0.25:05-0.37:125:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:455.35:160.05:59-0.37:135:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:174.612:415.16:210.26:59-0.37:135:08First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:164.81:374.97:350.48:01-0.37:145:08First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:145.02:344.78:480.38:59-0.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:115.23:334.59:500.29:52-0.47:155:09Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:085.44:314.410:460.110:42-0.47:165:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:035.55:264.411:390.011:30-0.47:165:10Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:545.66:174.412:280.07:165:11Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:405.67:014.412:17-0.41:140.07:175:11Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:225.67:424.31:02-0.41:560.17:175:12Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:025.48:224.21:45-0.32:350.27:175:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:415.29:034.12:25-0.23:130.37:185:13Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:214.99:504.03:050.03:490.47:185:14Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:034.710:403.93:440.24:250.57:185:15Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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