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 2h 48m 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:034.812:295.26:070.16:42-0.17:015:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:014.81:244.97:170.47:430.07:015:05First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:564.82:184.68:280.58:400.17:025:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:504.83:114.49:290.59:300.17:035:05Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:434.94:044.210:210.510:160.07:045:05Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:345.04:554.211:080.410:590.07:055:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:225.15:424.211:520.411:41-0.17:065:05Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:055.26:254.312:330.47:065:05Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:445.27:034.312:23-0.11:120.37:075:05Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:195.27:404.31:03-0.11:500.37:085:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:525.18:154.21:42-0.12:260.37:095:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:255.08:514.02:190.03:020.37:095:05Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:594.99:323.92:550.23:370.47:105:06Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:384.710:183.93:320.34:120.47:115:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:224.611:084.04:110.44:490.47:115:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:104.511:594.14:540.55:290.47:125:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:014.45:440.66:160.47:125:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:514.412:534.46:470.77:150.27:135:07Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:454.81:494.48:010.68:210.07:145:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:445.12:504.49:120.49:24-0.37:145:08Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:445.53:544.510:140.010:23-0.67:155:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:455.94:574.711:12-0.311:20-0.97:155:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:436.35:575.012:08-0.67:165:10New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:376.66:525.212:16-1.21:03-0.97:165:10New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:286.67:455.31:11-1.31:55-1.07:165:11New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:196.58:385.22:05-1.32:45-1.07:175:12Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:116.29:345.12:57-1.13:34-0.97:175:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:075.810:345.03:49-0.84:23-0.77:185:13Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:045.411:334.94:42-0.45:12-0.47:185:13Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:595.05:380.16:03-0.17:185:14First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:294.812:524.66:410.56:580.17:185:15First Quarter31Tue
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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