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 1h 21m 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 - Jun 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:364.39:035.42:520.82:480.96:048:19Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:144.29:425.23:320.93:291.06:038:20Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:564.010:255.14:130.94:081.16:038:20Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:454.011:135.04:540.94:481.26:038:21Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:404.05:350.95:301.36:038:22Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:034.912:314.26:160.96:161.36:028:22Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:504.91:184.56:590.87:101.26:028:23Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:364.92:054.97:460.68:141.16:028:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:234.82:555.38:380.49:230.96:028:24Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:134.83:475.79:330.210:250.76:028:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:084.84:436.110:26-0.111:230.46:028:24Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:074.85:416.411:20-0.36:028:25Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:074.96:396.612:210.212:16-0.56:028:25New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:075.07:356.71:190.01:13-0.66:028:26New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:055.18:306.72:17-0.22:12-0.66:028:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:015.19:256.63:13-0.33:10-0.66:028:26New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:015.110:236.34:07-0.34:06-0.46:028:27Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:045.111:245.95:00-0.35:02-0.26:038:27Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:075.15:52-0.25:590.16:038:27Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:235.61:045.26:430.06:570.46:038:27First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:165.31:565.37:350.27:590.66:038:28First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:064.92:455.38:270.39:030.86:038:28First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:534.53:335.39:180.410:010.86:048:28First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:404.34:215.310:050.510:510.96:048:28Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:274.15:095.310:490.511:370.96:048:28Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:163.95:585.311:330.56:058:28Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:073.96:455.312:210.912:170.56:058:29Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:554.07:285.31:050.81:020.56:058:29Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:394.08:085.31:490.71:460.56:068:29Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:184.08:455.22:320.62:290.66:068:29Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC?

The lowest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC is -0.3 ft on Friday, Jun 12 at 11:20 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC?

The highest tide this week in Sunset Beach, NC is 6.4 ft on Friday, Jun 12 at 5:41 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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 time is high tide in Sunset Beach, NC today?

High tides in Sunset Beach, NC today: 11:40 am (4.0 ft).

What time is low tide in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Low tides in Sunset Beach, NC today: 5:35 am (0.9 ft), 5:30 pm (1.3 ft).

What is the tidal range in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Today's tidal range in Sunset Beach, NC is 3.1 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.2 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

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.

What type of tides does Sunset Beach, NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Sunset Beach, NC has mixed tides — two high tides and two low tides per day with noticeably different heights — common on the U.S. West Coast.

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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