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 : 7:10 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 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 - Jun 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:084.85:500.46:050.76:038:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:335.41:034.86:370.67:011.06:038:20Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:235.11:524.97:250.78:011.26:038:21Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:094.92:375.08:140.89:021.26:038:21Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:544.63:225.19:030.79:571.26:038:22Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:384.54:065.19:500.710:451.26:028:22Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:244.44:515.210:350.611:291.16:028:23Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:124.35:375.311:180.66:028:23Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:024.36:225.412:131.012:010.56:028:24Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:494.37:045.512:580.812:450.56:028:24New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:324.37:455.61:430.71:300.56:028:25New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:134.38:245.72:270.62:140.46:028:25New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:534.39:045.63:100.62:580.46:028:25New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:364.49:475.63:520.53:430.46:028:26Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:274.410:365.44:340.44:300.46:028:26Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:244.611:315.35:160.35:200.56:028:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:224.96:000.26:130.56:028:27First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:265.21:175.26:480.17:120.66:038:27First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:205.12:105.57:410.08:180.66:038:27First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:145.03:045.88:40-0.19:270.56:038:28First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:104.94:006.09:41-0.210:300.36:038:28Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:094.84:586.110:39-0.311:280.16:038:28Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:114.85:566.311:34-0.46:048:28Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:134.86:526.412:250.012:30-0.46:048:28Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:114.87:456.41:21-0.21:25-0.46:048:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:054.98:356.32:14-0.22:18-0.36:058:28Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:554.89:236.03:03-0.23:09-0.26:058:29Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:444.810:125.73:50-0.13:580.06:058:29Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:364.711:035.34:330.04:450.26:068:29Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:304.611:545.05:150.15:320.56:068:29Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 4:14 pm — 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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