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 (tomorrow) : 6:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 47m at 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 - Feb 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:444.211:074.44:270.84:480.57:105:44Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:324.011:594.55:091.05:290.67:105:45First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:233.96:021.26:190.77:095:46First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:544.71:183.97:151.27:260.67:085:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:544.92:204.08:401.18:390.47:075:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:585.23:244.29:470.89:440.07:065:49Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:015.64:284.610:440.410:43-0.47:065:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:016.05:275.111:360.011:39-0.87:055:51Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:566.36:225.612:27-0.47:045:52Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:466.57:125.912:33-1.01:16-0.77:035:53Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:346.58:016.11:26-1.12:03-0.97:025:53Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:216.38:536.12:18-1.12:49-0.97:015:54Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:116.09:486.03:08-0.83:36-0.77:005:55Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:065.510:475.84:00-0.54:24-0.46:595:56Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:055.011:475.54:540.05:150.06:585:57Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:054.65:520.56:120.46:575:58Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:465.31:044.37:000.97:210.66:565:59Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:465.22:034.28:161.18:330.76:556:00Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:465.03:024.19:221.19:350.66:546:01Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:455.03:594.210:141.110:260.56:536:02Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:405.14:524.410:581.011:110.46:526:03Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:285.25:384.611:380.811:540.36:516:04Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:105.36:184.912:160.66:496:04New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:465.36:535.012:330.312:520.56:486:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:195.37:255.11:100.31:270.46:476:06New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:495.37:555.11:450.42:010.46:466:07New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:195.18:255.12:190.52:330.46:456:08Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:504.88:595.02:520.63:060.56:436:09Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:254.69:395.03:270.83:390.76:426:10Waxing Crescent29Tue
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 3:54 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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