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 (tomorrow) : 7:46 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 17m at 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 - Apr 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:115.67:246.01:080.31:140.47:007:34New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:505.58:016.01:490.41:520.46:597:35New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:265.48:355.92:290.52:290.56:587:36New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:015.29:095.73:060.63:050.66:567:36New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:375.09:455.53:420.83:420.86:557:37Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:174.710:255.34:181.04:201.06:547:38Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:054.511:135.14:551.25:001.26:527:39Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:004.35:361.45:421.46:517:39Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:074.912:544.36:221.66:301.56:507:40First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:024.91:454.47:171.67:271.56:497:41First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:545.02:354.68:231.68:351.46:477:42First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:465.13:254.99:261.49:401.16:467:42First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:385.34:165.310:181.010:370.86:457:43Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:325.55:085.811:050.711:300.46:437:44Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:255.66:006.311:510.36:427:45Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:175.86:516.712:220.112:380.06:417:46Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:085.97:417.01:14-0.11:27-0.26:407:46Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:586.08:307.12:07-0.32:17-0.36:397:47Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:485.99:227.02:59-0.33:09-0.36:377:48Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:425.710:196.83:52-0.24:03-0.16:367:49Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:445.411:236.54:470.04:590.26:357:49Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:545.35:430.35:590.46:347:50Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:286.21:005.26:430.57:040.76:337:51Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:306.02:015.37:470.68:160.86:327:52Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:285.92:585.48:520.79:250.86:307:52Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:235.73:515.59:490.710:240.86:297:53Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:165.54:425.610:380.611:150.76:287:54Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:075.35:305.711:200.66:277:55Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:555.26:155.812:010.712:000.66:267:56Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:405.16:565.912:440.712:390.66:257:56New Moon30Tue
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 4:41 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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