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 6h 01m 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 - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:035.31:184.37:151.47:151.37:007:35Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:045.42:214.58:291.48:371.26:587:35Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:055.63:244.99:391.19:530.86:577:36Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:045.94:265.310:370.710:550.46:567:37Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:036.15:255.811:280.211:510.16:547:38Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:586.36:216.312:17-0.16:537:38Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:516.47:136.712:46-0.21:05-0.46:527:39New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:416.48:026.91:39-0.31:53-0.56:517:40New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:306.28:496.92:32-0.32:41-0.46:497:41New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:195.99:386.73:23-0.23:28-0.26:487:41Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:125.510:336.44:150.14:170.16:477:42Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:125.111:346.05:070.55:070.56:457:43Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:164.86:030.96:010.96:447:44Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:385.61:184.67:041.37:011.26:437:44First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:395.42:154.68:131.58:111.36:427:45First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:365.23:084.79:201.59:211.36:407:46First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:305.13:594.910:121.510:181.26:397:47First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:205.04:485.110:531.311:051.16:387:47Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:065.05:345.311:301.111:471.06:377:48Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:495.06:175.512:061.06:367:49Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:305.06:565.712:280.912:410.96:347:50Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:075.17:315.81:080.81:170.86:337:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:415.08:055.91:470.81:530.86:327:51Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:144.98:375.82:270.72:280.96:317:52Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:474.79:135.83:070.83:031.06:307:53Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:224.69:535.73:470.93:401.16:297:54Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:054.410:455.64:301.04:211.26:287:54Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:014.311:465.55:161.15:081.26:277:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:084.36:071.26:031.26:267:56Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:485.51:134.57:051.17:081.26:257:57Third Quarter30Tue
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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