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 5h 47m 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 - Oct 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:185.07:304.81:110.31:240.27:086:57New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:545.18:024.81:450.22:030.27:096:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:275.28:324.62:180.12:400.27:106:55New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:585.19:014.52:510.23:160.37:116:53New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:305.09:324.23:230.33:520.57:116:52Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:054.910:064.03:540.54:290.67:126:51Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:474.810:503.84:260.65:090.87:136:49Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:394.711:453.65:020.85:540.97:146:48Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:374.75:440.86:481.07:146:47First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:473.61:354.86:380.97:541.07:156:46First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:493.82:345.07:490.89:070.87:166:44First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:524.03:325.29:120.610:080.47:176:43Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:544.54:305.410:220.311:01-0.17:176:42Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:555.05:275.611:22-0.111:50-0.57:186:40Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:545.66:215.712:18-0.47:196:39Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:486.17:135.812:38-0.91:13-0.77:206:38Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:386.48:035.71:27-1.12:06-0.87:216:37Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:276.68:515.52:15-1.22:59-0.77:216:36Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:166.59:435.13:04-1.13:51-0.67:226:34Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:086.210:394.73:52-0.84:43-0.37:236:33Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:075.811:434.44:42-0.45:380.17:246:32Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:105.45:35-0.16:370.57:256:31Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:474.21:135.16:320.37:430.87:266:30Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:474.12:124.97:370.68:550.97:266:29Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:444.13:074.78:490.79:550.97:276:28Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:394.23:594.69:550.710:410.77:286:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:314.44:484.510:480.611:190.67:296:26Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:204.65:344.411:330.511:560.47:306:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:064.96:174.412:160.57:316:24Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:475.16:564.512:310.312:570.47:326:23New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:245.27:314.41:070.21:360.37:336:22New Moon31Thu
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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