Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 41m at 12:50 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:504.74:265.810:09-0.311:090.46:078:29Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:484.55:225.811:02-0.36:078:28Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:484.46:185.812:040.311:54 AM-0.26:088:28Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:464.47:115.812:590.212:46-0.26:088:28New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:384.48:005.81:510.21:37-0.16:098:28New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:264.48:455.62:390.22:260.06:098:28New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:114.49:285.43:230.33:130.16:108:28New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:574.310:125.14:040.33:570.26:108:27Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:474.310:564.84:430.44:400.46:118:27Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:384.311:414.65:200.55:220.66:118:27Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:264.35:560.56:050.86:128:27Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:254.41:114.46:330.66:501.06:128:26First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:064.21:534.57:120.67:421.16:138:26First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:474.02:354.67:570.78:411.16:148:25First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:303.93:194.78:480.79:431.06:148:25First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:173.84:074.99:420.610:400.96:158:25Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:093.84:595.110:350.511:330.76:158:24Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:053.85:545.411:260.36:168:24Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:033.96:475.612:250.512:170.16:178:23Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:574.27:365.91:170.21:11-0.16:178:22Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:484.48:236.02:070.02:04-0.36:188:22Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:384.79:106.02:55-0.32:57-0.46:198:21Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:294.99:595.93:41-0.53:49-0.46:198:21Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:255.110:535.64:27-0.74:42-0.36:208:20Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:265.211:495.35:14-0.75:36-0.16:218:19Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:255.36:01-0.76:330.16:228:19Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:465.01:225.46:52-0.57:370.36:228:18Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:414.82:175.47:48-0.48:490.56:238:17Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:374.53:135.48:49-0.29:590.56:248:16Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:354.34:105.49:51-0.111:000.56:248:16Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:354.15:105.310:49-0.111:550.46:258:15Waning Crescent31Wed
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 3:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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