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 4h 26m 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:004.83:374.69:401.69:501.37:017:34First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:514.94:264.910:301.310:421.16:597:35Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:405.15:145.111:131.111:280.86:587:36Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:285.25:595.511:540.86:577:36Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:145.46:425.812:130.612:340.66:557:37Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:575.57:246.212:590.31:150.46:547:38Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:385.68:056.41:440.21:570.36:537:39Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:195.68:486.52:300.12:400.26:517:39Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:025.59:356.53:170.13:260.26:507:40Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:525.410:306.34:060.24:140.36:497:41Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:515.211:336.24:570.35:070.46:487:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:585.15:520.56:060.66:467:42Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:386.11:055.26:520.67:120.76:457:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:406.02:085.37:580.78:260.86:447:44Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:396.03:085.59:060.69:370.76:437:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:375.94:055.710:050.410:380.56:417:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:335.95:015.910:570.311:310.36:407:46Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:285.85:536.111:440.26:397:47Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:205.86:416.312:210.312:290.16:387:48Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:085.77:256.31:090.21:120.26:367:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:525.68:066.31:550.31:540.36:357:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:335.48:446.12:380.42:350.46:347:50New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:135.29:235.93:190.63:150.66:337:51Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:554.910:045.63:580.83:560.86:327:51Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:424.710:515.34:381.04:371.06:317:52Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:374.511:445.15:181.25:211.36:307:53Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:334.56:011.46:071.46:297:54Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:374.91:244.56:491.56:591.66:277:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:264.92:114.67:441.57:581.66:267:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:144.92:574.88:431.49:021.56:257:56First Quarter30Wed
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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