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 4m 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 - Feb 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:336.09:065.72:32-0.83:04-0.77:105:45Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:235.710:035.73:22-0.73:50-0.77:095:46Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:185.311:045.64:13-0.44:39-0.57:085:46Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:185.05:090.05:32-0.27:075:47Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:055.512:204.76:110.46:350.17:075:48Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:065.41:224.57:250.67:480.27:065:49Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:085.42:254.48:410.78:580.27:055:50Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:105.43:284.49:450.69:580.17:045:51Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:115.44:294.510:400.510:510.07:035:52Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:075.55:234.611:280.411:40-0.17:025:53Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:575.66:094.812:110.37:015:54New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:395.66:495.012:24-0.112:510.27:005:55New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:175.67:255.11:06-0.11:270.16:595:56New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:515.47:595.11:440.02:020.16:585:57New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:255.28:335.02:200.12:350.26:575:58Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:585.09:084.92:540.43:090.36:565:59Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:354.79:474.73:280.63:420.56:556:00Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:164.410:324.64:030.94:180.76:546:01Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:034.211:224.64:401.14:560.96:536:02First Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:524.05:241.35:401.06:526:02First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:154.612:444.06:211.56:361.16:516:03First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:104.71:394.07:411.57:471.06:506:04First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:084.92:374.18:571.38:560.76:486:05Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:085.23:374.49:551.09:550.36:476:06Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:075.54:344.910:450.610:49-0.16:466:07Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:025.95:285.411:330.211:42-0.46:456:08Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:526.26:195.912:19-0.26:446:09Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:406.37:076.312:34-0.71:06-0.56:426:09Full Moon28Wed
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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