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 5h 14m 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 - Apr 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:285.510:546.44:310.14:36-0.17:007:34Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:335.25:270.45:310.36:597:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:006.112:414.96:280.86:310.76:577:36First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:075.81:464.97:381.07:410.96:567:37First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:115.72:474.98:541.28:561.06:557:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:125.53:445.010:001.110:030.96:537:38First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:105.44:385.110:501.010:570.86:527:39Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:035.45:295.311:330.911:440.76:517:40Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:515.36:145.612:100.96:507:40Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:345.36:555.812:270.612:460.86:487:41Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:115.27:325.91:070.61:200.76:477:42Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:455.28:075.91:460.61:550.76:467:43Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:175.08:395.82:240.72:290.86:447:43Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:484.99:125.63:000.83:031.06:437:44Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:204.79:465.43:370.93:371.16:427:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:554.410:275.24:141.14:121.36:417:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:394.211:185.14:541.34:491.56:407:46Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:354.15:381.45:321.66:387:47Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:175.112:364.16:281.56:221.66:377:48Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:145.21:334.37:271.57:261.56:367:49Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:095.32:294.68:321.38:431.36:357:50Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:035.53:255.09:331.09:531.06:347:50Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:575.64:215.510:250.610:520.66:327:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:515.85:176.111:130.211:470.36:317:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:465.96:116.612:01-0.16:307:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:396.07:036.912:410.012:50-0.46:297:53New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:316.07:547.11:35-0.11:40-0.46:287:54New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:225.88:447.12:30-0.22:32-0.46:277:55New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:155.69:386.83:24-0.13:24-0.26:267:56Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:135.310:376.54:190.14:180.16:257:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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