Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 6:16 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:056.28:246.22:03-0.52:25-0.66:416:10Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:525.99:166.22:52-0.43:10-0.56:406:11Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:465.510:146.03:43-0.13:57-0.36:396:12Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:465.111:175.84:370.34:490.06:386:13Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:504.95:380.65:470.36:366:13First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:215.612:544.76:500.96:560.66:356:14First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:255.51:584.68:121.18:120.76:346:15First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:305.43:014.69:221.09:200.66:326:16Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:335.45:014.811:180.911:160.47:317:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:325.55:565.012:050.87:307:18Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:245.56:435.212:060.312:470.77:287:18Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:075.67:255.412:510.21:250.67:277:19Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:455.58:025.61:330.22:000.57:267:20Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:185.48:365.62:130.22:330.57:247:21Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:495.39:095.62:500.33:050.67:237:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:195.09:435.43:250.53:370.77:227:22Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:504.810:205.24:000.74:090.97:207:23Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:264.511:025.04:350.94:421.17:197:24Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:094.311:524.95:131.25:171.37:187:25Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:024.15:561.45:571.57:167:25Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:474.812:584.06:471.66:471.67:157:26Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:434.91:554.17:531.77:561.57:147:27Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:405.02:534.29:101.69:171.37:127:28Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:385.33:524.510:131.310:221.07:117:28Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:345.54:505.011:040.911:180.57:107:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:295.85:455.511:500.57:087:30Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:206.16:386.112:100.212:360.17:077:31Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:096.37:276.51:02-0.11:23-0.37:067:31New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:566.38:156.81:54-0.32:09-0.57:047:32New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:426.29:036.92:46-0.32:57-0.57:037:33New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:325.99:556.73:37-0.23:45-0.37:017:34Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:33 pm — 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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