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 : 6:16 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 12:31 pm (4.2 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:205.111:446.15:150.45:150.46:247:57Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:284.96:140.76:150.76:237:58Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:495.81:304.97:180.97:200.96:227:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:495.62:265.08:241.08:291.06:218:00First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:445.43:185.19:231.09:351.06:208:00First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:355.24:075.310:111.010:281.06:198:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:225.04:545.410:510.911:150.96:188:02Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:084.95:395.611:280.811:570.96:178:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:514.86:215.712:030.86:178:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:334.77:015.812:380.912:400.86:168:04Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:124.77:385.81:180.91:180.86:158:05Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:484.78:135.71:580.81:560.96:148:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:234.58:475.62:380.92:341.06:138:06Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:574.49:245.53:180.93:121.16:138:07Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:344.210:065.33:591.03:511.26:128:08Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:204.110:565.24:421.14:311.36:118:09Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:174.011:535.25:261.15:161.36:118:09Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:184.26:121.16:071.36:108:10Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:485.31:144.57:021.07:061.36:098:11Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:405.32:084.97:570.88:161.16:098:12Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:315.43:015.48:530.59:270.96:088:12Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:235.43:555.89:480.210:290.66:088:13Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:185.44:516.210:40-0.111:260.36:078:14Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:155.45:476.611:30-0.36:068:14Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:145.46:436.812:230.112:23-0.56:068:15New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:115.47:366.91:19-0.11:17-0.56:068:16New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:065.38:296.82:16-0.12:12-0.46:058:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:005.29:236.63:11-0.13:07-0.26:058:17New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:585.010:206.34:060.04:020.06:048:18Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:024.811:235.95:000.24:570.26:048:18Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:064.85:530.45:530.56:048:19Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 3:23 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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