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 4h 40m 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:044.57:255.11:100.41:060.06:487:39New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:454.78:015.01:470.31:480.06:487:38New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:224.88:334.92:220.22:280.16:497:36New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:574.99:034.82:550.13:050.26:507:35New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:314.89:344.63:270.23:410.36:507:33Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:064.710:064.33:590.34:170.56:517:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:454.610:434.14:290.44:530.66:527:31Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:284.511:273.85:010.65:330.86:537:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:164.55:350.76:171.06:537:28First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:183.71:084.66:140.87:111.16:547:27First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:113.62:024.77:050.98:221.16:557:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:083.63:004.98:150.89:371.06:557:24First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:103.84:005.19:350.610:380.66:567:22Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:134.14:595.410:410.211:310.26:577:21Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:164.55:555.711:39-0.26:577:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:155.16:486.012:20-0.312:35-0.56:587:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:095.67:376.11:08-0.71:30-0.76:597:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:596.08:256.01:56-1.02:23-0.96:597:15Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:486.29:135.82:43-1.23:15-0.87:007:14Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:386.310:045.43:30-1.14:07-0.67:017:13Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:326.111:015.04:17-0.95:01-0.37:017:11Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:325.85:07-0.65:570.17:027:10Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:044.612:355.55:59-0.26:590.57:037:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:084.31:375.36:570.28:130.77:037:07Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:094.12:375.18:060.49:290.87:047:06Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:084.13:374.99:190.510:300.87:057:04Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:064.14:354.810:220.511:170.77:067:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:024.35:284.811:150.411:580.67:067:02Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:534.56:144.812:010.37:077:00Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:384.86:554.812:350.412:430.27:086:59Waning Crescent30Mon
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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