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 6m at 7:10 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:36 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:335.94:484.711:01-0.311:11-0.87:195:16Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:316.15:484.911:56-0.57:195:17New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:256.36:425.012:06-1.012:49-0.77:195:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:156.47:315.112:58-1.01:39-0.87:195:18New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:026.28:185.11:48-1.02:25-0.77:195:19New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:485.99:054.92:35-0.83:08-0.67:195:20Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:365.59:564.83:21-0.53:50-0.47:195:21Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:265.110:484.64:06-0.14:31-0.17:195:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:154.711:404.54:520.35:120.17:195:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:044.35:390.75:560.47:195:23First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:304.412:514.16:341.06:460.57:195:24First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:204.41:393.97:421.27:460.67:195:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:104.42:313.88:501.28:460.67:195:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:034.43:253.89:461.19:400.47:185:27Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:574.54:203.910:350.910:290.37:185:28Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:494.85:124.011:210.711:140.17:185:29Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:365.05:584.212:050.57:185:30Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:175.36:384.412:470.37:175:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:545.57:154.612:42-0.21:270.17:175:32Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:305.67:524.81:24-0.42:05-0.17:175:33Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:075.58:334.92:05-0.42:42-0.27:165:34Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:465.49:195.02:48-0.33:20-0.27:165:34Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:325.210:135.03:32-0.24:01-0.27:155:35Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:245.011:125.14:200.04:45-0.27:155:36Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:214.85:130.25:36-0.17:145:37Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:125.212:214.66:150.56:380.07:145:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:125.31:224.57:290.67:510.07:135:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:145.42:274.58:450.59:03-0.17:135:40Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:185.53:344.69:510.310:05-0.37:125:41Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:205.74:384.710:480.011:01-0.57:115:42Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:196.05:365.011:41-0.211:54-0.67:115:43Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:23 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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