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 4h 02m at 6:16 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:50 am (4.9 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 - Sep 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:235.98:406.02:21-1.02:37-1.06:477:40New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:126.09:285.73:07-1.03:28-0.96:487:38Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:015.910:175.23:52-0.94:18-0.66:497:37Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:555.711:114.74:36-0.65:08-0.26:497:36Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:515.45:21-0.25:580.26:507:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:074.312:485.26:080.16:530.76:517:33First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:034.01:435.07:000.57:551.06:517:32First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:573.82:384.88:040.79:051.26:527:30First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:503.73:334.79:150.810:061.16:537:29First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:453.84:274.610:160.710:551.06:537:28Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:403.95:184.711:070.611:380.86:547:26Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:334.16:054.811:520.56:557:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:214.36:484.912:180.512:340.46:557:23Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:024.67:255.012:570.31:150.36:567:22Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:384.87:595.01:350.11:550.26:577:21Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:114.98:314.92:110.02:330.26:577:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:435.19:034.72:460.03:110.36:587:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:175.19:374.53:200.03:490.46:597:16Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:565.110:174.23:550.14:290.57:007:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:435.111:084.04:320.15:130.67:007:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:415.15:150.26:030.87:017:12Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:093.912:435.16:050.37:040.97:027:11Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:134.01:455.27:060.38:190.87:027:09Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:174.12:465.38:200.39:350.67:037:08Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:214.43:485.49:370.110:360.27:047:07Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:254.74:495.610:42-0.211:29-0.27:047:05Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:265.25:475.711:40-0.47:057:04Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:235.66:415.812:18-0.512:35-0.67:067:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:146.07:315.81:06-0.81:28-0.87:077:01New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:026.28:185.61:53-0.92:19-0.87:077:00New Moon30Thu
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 9:33 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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