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 5h 00m 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 - Oct 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:055.911:224.74:42-0.55:25-0.17:086:58Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:095.75:36-0.36:230.17:096:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:294.61:125.66:360.07:270.37:106:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:354.52:135.57:450.28:380.37:106:54First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:384.63:125.49:010.29:450.27:116:53First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:394.74:105.410:090.110:410.07:126:51Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:384.95:075.311:070.011:30-0.17:136:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:335.16:005.311:58-0.17:136:49Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:245.36:495.212:14-0.212:47-0.17:146:47Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:095.57:325.112:57-0.31:32-0.17:156:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:495.68:115.01:37-0.32:15-0.17:166:45Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:265.68:484.82:16-0.22:550.17:166:44Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:025.49:254.62:53-0.13:320.37:176:42Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:395.210:044.33:300.04:090.57:186:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:184.910:484.14:080.24:460.77:196:40Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:044.711:403.94:470.55:260.97:196:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:544.55:270.76:091.07:206:37Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:353.812:464.56:110.96:591.17:216:36Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:263.81:364.57:021.08:001.17:226:35Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:163.92:254.58:051.09:051.07:236:34Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:064.13:164.69:130.910:000.77:246:33Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:584.44:084.710:150.610:480.47:246:32Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:504.85:014.811:090.311:330.07:256:30Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:415.35:545.012:000.07:266:29Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:325.86:445.212:18-0.312:52-0.37:276:28New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:216.27:335.31:05-0.61:44-0.57:286:27New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:096.58:215.31:53-0.82:35-0.67:296:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:586.59:115.22:43-0.93:26-0.67:306:25Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:506.410:075.03:34-0.94:18-0.57:306:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:496.111:114.84:27-0.75:12-0.47:316:23Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:525.95:23-0.46:09-0.27:326:22Waxing 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 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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