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 1h 01m at 6:16 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:094.92:194.08:350.78:510.37:195:16Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:034.93:133.89:360.79:430.37:195:16Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:584.94:083.810:280.710:300.27:195:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:524.95:013.811:140.711:160.17:195:18Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:415.05:493.911:580.67:195:19Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:255.16:314.112:000.112:390.57:195:20New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:035.17:084.212:420.01:180.47:195:20New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:375.27:424.21:210.01:560.37:195:21New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:105.18:154.21:580.12:310.27:195:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:435.08:494.12:320.23:060.27:195:23Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:174.89:284.13:060.33:400.27:195:24Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:554.610:124.23:410.54:140.37:195:25Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:384.411:034.34:190.64:490.37:195:26Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:264.311:564.55:020.75:300.37:195:27First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:174.15:560.96:200.37:185:28First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:524.71:134.17:080.97:230.27:185:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:515.02:144.18:320.98:340.07:185:29Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:555.33:204.29:430.69:40-0.37:175:30Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:005.64:264.510:430.210:41-0.67:175:31Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:026.05:294.811:40-0.211:39-0.97:175:32Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:006.36:255.212:34-0.57:165:33Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:526.57:185.412:35-1.21:25-0.87:165:34Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:416.58:085.61:28-1.22:14-0.97:155:35Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:306.38:595.62:20-1.23:00-0.97:155:36Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:195.99:535.43:10-0.93:46-0.77:145:37Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:125.510:505.34:00-0.54:31-0.47:145:38Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:064.911:465.14:50-0.15:170.07:135:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:004.55:440.46:060.37:135:40Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:405.012:524.16:460.87:050.67:125:41Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:354.81:453.97:571.18:120.77:115:42Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:314.72:403.89:051.29:140.77:115:43Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:23 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 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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