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 49m 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 - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:334.52:554.09:181.29:130.67:105:44Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:284.63:504.110:091.110:040.57:095:45Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:224.74:444.210:540.910:500.37:095:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:114.95:324.411:360.711:340.27:085:47Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:545.16:144.612:170.57:075:48Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:315.26:524.812:160.112:560.37:065:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:055.47:254.912:560.01:320.27:055:50Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:375.47:594.91:35-0.12:070.27:045:51Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:095.38:345.02:130.02:410.27:045:52Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:445.19:165.02:520.03:150.27:035:53Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:255.010:065.03:320.23:520.27:025:54Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:154.811:035.14:160.44:340.27:015:55Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:124.65:070.55:230.37:005:56Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:035.212:124.66:060.76:240.46:595:57Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:035.31:154.67:190.87:400.36:585:57Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:065.52:204.78:360.68:560.16:575:58Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:095.73:274.99:420.39:59-0.26:565:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:126.04:315.210:390.010:57-0.56:556:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:116.25:305.511:32-0.311:51-0.76:546:01Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:056.46:235.812:23-0.66:526:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:536.57:106.012:43-0.81:10-0.76:516:03New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:396.47:556.01:32-0.81:55-0.66:506:04New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:246.18:405.92:19-0.62:38-0.56:496:05Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:105.69:265.63:04-0.33:19-0.26:486:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:585.210:175.33:490.14:000.16:476:06Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:504.811:115.14:330.64:430.56:466:07Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:434.55:201.05:290.86:446:08First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:054.812:354.36:131.46:221.06:436:09First Quarter28Fri
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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