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 5h 29m 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:424.211:294.84:421.14:471.16:416:10Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:354.15:301.25:321.16:406:11Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:254.912:334.06:321.46:331.16:396:12Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:255.11:344.17:511.47:551.06:376:13Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:275.32:394.39:051.19:110.76:366:14Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:305.63:444.710:040.810:130.26:356:15Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:316.04:465.210:570.311:09-0.26:336:15Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:266.35:435.711:47-0.16:326:16Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:176.66:356.212:04-0.512:36-0.56:316:17New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:056.78:236.512:57-0.72:23-0.77:297:18New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:526.59:126.62:49-0.73:10-0.77:287:19New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:416.210:036.43:40-0.53:56-0.67:277:19Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:345.710:596.24:31-0.24:43-0.27:257:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:345.25:240.25:330.27:247:21Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:005.912:364.96:220.76:260.67:237:22First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:025.61:374.67:281.17:290.97:217:22First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:045.32:374.58:461.48:421.17:207:23First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:055.23:354.59:581.49:521.07:197:24First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:055.14:314.610:521.410:490.97:177:25Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:015.15:234.811:351.311:360.87:167:26Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:515.16:115.012:141.17:157:26Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:355.26:535.312:190.612:500.97:137:27Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:125.37:315.51:000.61:250.87:127:28Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:455.38:045.61:380.51:590.77:117:29Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:155.38:365.62:150.62:320.77:097:29Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:445.19:065.52:520.63:040.87:087:30Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:144.99:385.43:270.73:350.97:077:31Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:464.710:165.34:040.94:061.17:057:32Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:244.511:035.24:421.04:401.27:047:32Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:144.35:251.25:211.37:027:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:015.212:154.26:151.46:101.37:017:34Third Quarter31Sun
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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