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 33m 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 - Jul 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:224.65:550.36:190.86:078:29Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:414.71:104.76:360.47:081.06:078:28Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:264.41:544.77:190.58:041.26:078:28Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:094.22:384.78:060.59:041.26:088:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:534.13:224.88:590.610:021.26:088:28Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:404.04:094.89:520.510:531.16:098:28Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:303.94:584.910:410.511:410.96:098:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:233.95:485.111:290.36:108:27Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:164.06:375.312:290.712:160.26:118:27Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:044.17:225.51:160.51:040.16:118:27New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:484.38:045.72:020.31:520.06:128:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:314.58:455.72:450.12:39-0.16:128:26New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:164.79:285.63:27-0.13:27-0.26:138:26Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:064.810:165.44:09-0.24:15-0.16:138:26Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:015.011:095.24:52-0.35:060.06:148:25Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:005.25:36-0.45:590.16:158:25Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:055.012:575.46:24-0.46:560.36:158:24First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:014.81:525.57:18-0.38:020.46:168:24First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:584.72:485.68:19-0.29:130.46:178:23First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:564.53:465.79:25-0.210:190.36:178:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:574.44:455.710:27-0.311:180.26:188:22Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:004.45:445.811:25-0.36:198:21Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:024.46:415.912:140.012:20-0.46:198:21Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:594.67:325.91:06-0.11:13-0.46:208:20Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:494.78:185.81:55-0.22:03-0.46:218:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:344.89:015.62:40-0.22:50-0.36:218:19Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:174.89:425.33:21-0.23:34-0.16:228:18Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:004.710:255.03:59-0.14:160.16:238:17Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:464.611:094.64:360.04:570.46:248:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:344.611:554.35:130.15:370.76:248:16Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:214.55:500.26:190.96:258:15Third Quarter31Tue
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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