Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 6:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:18 pm (4.5 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 - Dec 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:265.36:484.212:090.01:020.27:015:05Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:045.57:264.212:51-0.21:440.27:025:05Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:445.68:064.21:34-0.22:260.17:035:05Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:255.68:514.22:17-0.33:080.17:045:05Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:115.59:444.23:01-0.23:510.07:045:05Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:035.310:454.33:49-0.14:360.07:055:05Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:005.211:464.54:400.05:250.07:065:05Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:565.05:370.26:20-0.17:075:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:454.812:524.96:430.37:21-0.27:075:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:425.11:504.77:570.38:25-0.37:085:05Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:415.32:494.69:070.29:25-0.47:095:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:405.63:514.510:080.010:20-0.67:105:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:385.84:524.511:05-0.211:12-0.77:105:06Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:346.05:504.611:59-0.37:115:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:266.16:414.612:04-0.712:50-0.47:125:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:136.17:274.612:54-0.71:38-0.37:125:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:585.98:114.51:41-0.62:23-0.37:135:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:435.78:554.42:26-0.53:05-0.17:135:08Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:295.39:434.23:09-0.23:450.17:145:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:164.910:344.13:510.14:230.27:145:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:044.611:264.14:330.45:020.47:155:09Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:504.35:170.75:440.57:155:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:154.112:354.16:061.06:300.67:165:10First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:024.11:203.97:081.27:250.67:165:11First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:494.22:093.88:191.28:230.67:175:11First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:394.33:013.79:211.19:180.57:175:12Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:314.53:553.710:140.910:070.37:175:12Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:244.84:493.811:040.710:540.17:185:13Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:155.15:394.011:520.411:41-0.27:185:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:025.46:244.212:380.27:185:15Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:455.76:594.412:28-0.41:220.07:185:15Full Moon31Sun
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 10:08 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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