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 01m 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 - Nov 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:545.610:064.23:36-0.14:170.27:336:21Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:435.310:564.04:180.15:000.57:346:20Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:374.911:533.85:010.45:430.77:356:20Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:324.75:470.76:300.97:366:19First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:503.81:234.56:360.97:221.07:366:18First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:433.82:114.47:361.18:211.07:376:17First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:333.91:584.37:451.28:190.86:385:16First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:224.12:454.38:491.19:080.66:395:15Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:114.33:334.39:410.99:520.46:405:15Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:584.64:214.310:280.710:330.26:415:14Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:444.95:084.411:140.511:140.06:425:13Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:285.35:524.412:000.36:435:12Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:115.66:344.512:460.16:445:12Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:535.87:154.512:40-0.31:320.06:455:11Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:375.97:594.51:25-0.42:180.06:465:10Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:235.98:484.42:12-0.53:050.06:475:10Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:155.89:474.33:00-0.43:540.06:485:09Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:135.610:534.43:52-0.34:470.16:495:09Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:155.411:594.54:48-0.15:430.16:495:08Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:155.35:490.16:440.16:505:08Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:594.71:125.16:590.37:490.06:515:07Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:585.02:095.08:120.38:49-0.26:525:07Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:555.23:064.89:180.29:42-0.36:535:07Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:515.44:044.710:160.010:31-0.46:545:06Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:455.65:004.611:09-0.111:17-0.46:555:06Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:375.85:524.511:59-0.16:565:06New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:245.96:384.512:04-0.412:47-0.16:575:05New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:085.87:204.412:49-0.41:32-0.16:585:05New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:505.77:594.31:32-0.32:140.16:595:05New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:315.48:394.12:13-0.12:540.26:595:05Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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