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 2h 57m 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 - Oct 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:476.29:025.32:37-0.83:08-0.67:086:58New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:336.19:484.93:21-0.63:55-0.37:096:57Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:225.810:374.54:04-0.34:420.07:096:56Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:165.411:324.14:470.05:280.47:106:54Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:135.15:330.46:170.87:116:53First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:303.91:104.86:220.77:111.17:126:52First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:263.82:044.67:210.98:151.27:126:50First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:203.82:564.58:321.09:201.27:136:49First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:133.93:474.59:401.010:131.07:146:48Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:064.04:364.510:340.910:570.77:156:46Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:564.35:234.611:200.711:370.57:156:45Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:434.56:074.712:030.67:166:44Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:254.86:484.712:160.312:450.47:176:43Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:045.17:264.812:550.11:270.37:186:41Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:405.48:024.71:330.02:090.27:186:40Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:165.58:374.62:10-0.12:500.27:196:39Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:535.69:154.42:49-0.13:320.27:206:38Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:365.69:594.33:29-0.14:160.37:216:36Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:265.510:554.14:130.05:040.57:226:35Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:265.35:010.15:560.67:236:34Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:014.112:305.35:560.26:560.67:236:33Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:084.21:315.36:580.38:060.57:246:32Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:114.42:315.38:120.39:150.37:256:31Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:134.73:305.39:270.210:140.07:266:30Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:125.14:285.310:310.011:06-0.37:276:28Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:105.45:255.311:28-0.211:54-0.57:286:27Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:045.86:205.312:22-0.47:286:26Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:556.07:105.212:40-0.61:13-0.57:296:25New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:416.27:565.01:26-0.62:03-0.47:306:24New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:256.28:394.82:10-0.52:49-0.37:316:23New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:096.09:214.52:54-0.43:34-0.17:326:22Waxing 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 9:33 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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