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 4h 57m 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 - Mar 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:084.410:295.04:041.04:150.86:416:10Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:004.211:275.04:461.14:570.96:406:11First Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:574.25:391.35:500.96:386:12First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:285.112:584.26:491.46:590.86:376:13First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:305.32:014.48:131.38:170.66:366:14First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:345.53:064.89:220.99:260.36:356:15Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:375.84:085.210:180.510:26-0.16:336:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:366.15:075.711:090.011:22-0.56:326:16Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:326.46:016.211:59-0.36:316:17Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:236.56:526.612:16-0.712:47-0.66:296:18Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:126.57:406.71:09-0.81:35-0.76:286:19Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:596.39:296.73:00-0.73:22-0.67:277:19Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:485.910:216.43:50-0.54:08-0.37:257:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:425.411:186.14:41-0.14:560.17:247:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:415.05:330.45:460.57:237:22Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:195.712:434.66:280.86:420.97:217:22Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:205.51:434.57:301.27:491.17:207:23Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:195.22:404.48:421.59:051.27:197:24Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:175.13:354.59:481.510:091.17:177:25Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:125.14:284.610:381.411:001.07:167:26Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:045.15:194.811:201.211:440.97:157:26Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:515.16:055.111:591.07:137:27Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:335.26:455.312:250.712:360.87:127:28Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:125.37:225.51:040.71:130.77:117:29New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:465.37:545.61:430.61:500.67:097:29New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:195.28:255.72:200.62:250.67:087:30New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:505.18:565.72:560.73:000.77:067:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:224.99:315.63:320.83:340.87:057:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:594.710:135.54:100.94:110.97:047:32Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:454.511:065.44:501.14:521.07:027:33Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:434.45:361.25:391.07:017:34Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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