Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 31m at 12:03 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:474.98:116.01:540.71:540.76:247:57Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:224.88:475.92:330.82:320.86:237:58Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:574.79:245.63:120.93:101.06:227:59Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:344.510:045.33:501.03:491.26:217:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:174.310:525.14:301.24:291.46:208:00Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:114.111:465.05:121.35:101.56:198:01Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:114.15:571.45:551.66:188:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:404.91:044.26:461.46:461.76:188:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:295.01:534.47:391.37:481.66:178:03Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:165.12:404.78:351.28:561.46:168:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:045.13:295.19:280.99:591.16:158:05Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:535.24:195.610:160.610:540.86:148:05Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:455.25:126.111:020.311:470.56:148:06Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:385.36:056.511:490.06:138:07Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:325.46:586.812:410.312:39-0.26:128:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:255.47:507.01:350.11:32-0.36:118:08New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:185.48:426.92:300.02:27-0.36:118:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:135.39:386.73:250.03:23-0.26:108:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:145.210:396.44:210.14:20-0.16:098:11Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:235.111:456.25:180.25:190.26:098:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:305.16:160.36:200.46:088:12Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:485.91:315.27:150.47:240.66:088:13First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:465.72:255.48:160.58:320.76:078:14First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:395.43:175.59:120.59:360.86:078:14First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:295.14:065.610:020.510:310.86:068:15Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:184.94:545.710:450.511:200.86:068:16Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:064.75:415.711:240.56:058:16Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:534.56:265.812:040.812:040.66:058:17Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:384.47:085.712:470.812:440.66:048:18Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:204.47:485.71:300.81:250.76:048:18Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:594.48:265.62:110.82:070.86:048:19Full Moon31Sun
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 3:09 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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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