Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 18m at 2:05 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:275.510:354.84:15-0.44:45-0.16:477:39Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:245.511:344.65:00-0.45:370.16:487:38Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:255.45:49-0.36:330.36:497:37First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:374.51:265.56:46-0.17:390.46:507:35First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:394.42:265.57:540.08:530.46:507:34First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:434.43:265.59:090.010:010.26:517:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:464.54:275.610:18-0.110:590.06:527:31Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:494.75:265.611:16-0.211:51-0.26:527:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:494.96:215.712:10-0.46:537:29Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:435.27:115.712:40-0.41:02-0.56:547:27Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:305.47:555.61:25-0.51:50-0.56:547:26Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:135.58:375.42:08-0.52:36-0.46:557:24Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:525.59:165.12:48-0.43:18-0.26:567:23Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:325.49:564.83:26-0.33:580.16:567:22Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:135.110:394.44:03-0.14:370.46:577:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:594.911:274.14:410.15:170.76:587:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:494.75:200.45:580.96:587:18Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:193.912:404.56:020.66:451.16:597:16Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:113.81:304.46:500.87:441.37:007:15Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:023.82:204.47:480.98:561.27:007:13Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:533.83:114.58:550.99:581.17:017:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:463.94:034.69:570.710:480.87:027:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:384.24:544.810:500.511:320.57:027:09Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:284.55:435.011:400.27:037:08Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:164.96:305.212:140.212:28-0.17:047:06Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:025.47:145.312:56-0.11:16-0.37:057:05New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:455.77:575.41:38-0.42:04-0.47:057:04New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:296.08:405.32:21-0.62:52-0.57:067:02New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:156.19:265.13:06-0.73:41-0.47:077:01Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:076.010:194.93:52-0.64:32-0.37:076:59Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 5:09 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 47% 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 (47% 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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