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 1h 28m 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 - Jun 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:474.65:145.811:000.311:550.76:048:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:404.76:076.211:480.16:038:20Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:344.76:596.412:470.412:38-0.16:038:20New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:264.97:516.61:410.31:32-0.26:038:21New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:195.08:426.62:340.12:28-0.36:038:21New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:135.09:366.53:270.03:23-0.36:028:22Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:145.010:356.34:20-0.14:20-0.26:028:23Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:205.111:386.05:13-0.15:170.06:028:23Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:245.26:07-0.16:170.26:028:23Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:385.81:235.47:02-0.17:190.46:028:24First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:345.52:175.67:590.08:260.56:028:24First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:265.23:105.78:560.09:310.66:028:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:184.94:015.79:490.110:300.66:028:25Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:114.74:525.810:380.211:220.66:028:26Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:034.45:435.811:230.26:028:26Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:564.36:325.712:110.612:080.36:028:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:464.37:195.712:580.612:540.46:028:27Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:324.28:025.61:430.61:390.46:028:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:134.28:425.42:260.72:240.56:038:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:534.29:215.33:070.63:060.66:038:27Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:344.210:015.13:460.63:470.76:038:28Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:194.110:444.94:250.64:260.96:038:28Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:084.111:294.75:030.65:051.06:048:28Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:574.15:400.65:461.16:048:28Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:134.612:424.36:180.66:291.26:048:28Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:564.51:254.56:580.67:201.26:048:28Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:394.42:084.87:420.58:221.26:058:28Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:244.32:555.18:330.49:301.06:058:29Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:134.23:475.49:280.310:320.86:068:29Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:084.24:445.710:240.011:290.56:068:29Waning 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 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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