Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 46m at 8:14 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (4.8 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 - Mar 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:594.71:284.27:201.67:281.16:426:10First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:524.62:214.28:321.68:351.16:416:11First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:464.73:154.39:291.49:310.96:396:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:404.84:084.510:151.210:190.76:386:12Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:305.04:564.810:581.011:030.56:376:13Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:165.25:405.011:390.711:460.36:366:14Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:565.46:195.312:180.56:346:15Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:335.56:555.512:290.212:560.46:336:16Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:085.68:315.71:100.12:330.37:327:16Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:445.59:105.82:520.03:100.27:307:17Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:225.49:535.83:340.13:480.27:297:18Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:065.210:455.84:180.24:300.37:287:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:595.011:465.75:050.45:170.47:267:20Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:024.95:580.66:110.57:257:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:495.71:074.86:580.87:160.67:247:21Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:515.72:114.98:100.88:340.67:227:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:535.83:155.19:230.79:480.57:217:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:545.94:185.310:260.410:500.27:207:23Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:546.05:185.611:200.211:450.07:187:24Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:516.16:135.912:100.07:177:25Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:446.27:036.212:37-0.212:57-0.27:167:26New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:326.27:486.31:27-0.21:42-0.27:147:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:166.18:306.32:14-0.22:25-0.17:137:27New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:585.89:116.22:590.03:060.17:127:28New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:405.59:525.93:410.23:460.37:107:29Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:255.110:385.64:220.64:260.67:097:30Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:154.811:305.25:030.95:070.97:077:30Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:094.65:461.25:521.17:067:31Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:255.01:044.56:321.56:421.37:057:32First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:184.91:564.57:281.77:411.57:037:33First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:104.82:474.58:361.78:491.57:027:33First Quarter31Mon
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 11:18 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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