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 3h 50m 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 - Nov 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:194.712:555.66:23-0.17:100.07:336:21First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:244.71:545.47:300.28:150.17:346:20First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:244.71:515.27:440.38:190.16:355:19First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:224.82:475.08:530.39:150.06:365:18Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:184.93:424.99:510.210:020.06:375:18Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:115.14:344.710:420.210:46-0.16:385:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:005.35:234.711:290.211:27-0.16:395:16Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:465.46:074.612:130.26:395:15Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:265.46:474.612:08-0.212:540.26:405:14Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:035.47:244.512:47-0.11:330.26:415:14Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:385.38:004.41:26-0.12:100.36:425:13Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:135.28:374.22:040.02:460.46:435:12Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:485.09:174.02:420.23:230.56:445:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:284.810:043.83:190.44:010.66:455:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:134.610:563.73:570.64:400.76:465:10Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:024.511:483.84:380.75:220.86:475:10Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:514.55:240.86:100.86:485:09Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:374.012:414.56:190.97:050.76:495:09Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:274.21:314.57:260.88:060.56:505:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:194.62:254.58:370.69:030.26:515:08Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:145.03:224.69:390.39:55-0.26:525:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:105.54:204.710:350.010:46-0.56:535:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:066.05:184.911:30-0.311:39-0.86:535:07New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:006.36:135.112:25-0.66:545:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:526.67:065.212:32-1.11:19-0.86:555:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:436.77:585.21:26-1.22:11-0.96:565:06New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:356.58:545.12:19-1.13:03-0.86:575:05Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:316.29:564.93:13-0.93:56-0.76:585:05Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:325.911:014.84:08-0.64:49-0.56:595:05Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:325.65:05-0.35:44-0.37:005:05First Quarter30Sat
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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