Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 12:50 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:484.05:305.311:120.16:268:14Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:464.06:245.312:000.512:030.06:278:13Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:394.17:125.312:470.412:510.06:278:12Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:254.37:535.31:300.31:360.06:288:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:064.48:315.22:100.22:190.16:298:10Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:434.59:055.02:470.12:580.26:298:09Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:184.59:394.83:220.13:350.36:308:08Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:554.510:154.63:560.14:110.56:318:07Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:344.410:544.34:300.14:470.66:328:06Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:164.411:364.15:040.35:240.86:328:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:014.45:390.46:040.96:338:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:223.912:484.56:160.56:511.16:348:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:093.81:384.67:010.57:531.16:348:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:593.72:304.87:560.59:101.16:358:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:533.83:275.09:040.410:180.86:368:00Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:533.94:275.310:100.111:150.56:377:59Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:554.25:275.611:10-0.26:377:58Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:564.66:245.912:080.112:07-0.56:387:56Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:535.17:166.112:58-0.31:04-0.86:397:55New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:465.58:056.21:48-0.71:59-1.06:397:54New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:375.88:536.12:36-1.02:52-1.06:407:53New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:286.09:435.83:24-1.13:45-0.96:417:52Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:226.010:375.44:11-1.14:38-0.76:427:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:215.811:364.94:59-0.95:32-0.36:427:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:215.75:50-0.66:290.16:437:48First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:374.61:215.56:44-0.27:330.46:447:47First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:374.32:195.37:460.18:450.66:447:45First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:354.13:175.28:570.39:540.76:457:44First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:334.04:155.010:030.310:500.76:467:43Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:314.05:115.010:580.311:370.66:467:41Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:274.16:025.011:470.26:477:40Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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