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 2h 03m 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 - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:544.84:405.810:230.411:080.56:048:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:484.95:346.211:130.16:038:20Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:455.06:286.512:020.212:05-0.26:038:20Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:425.27:216.812:560.012:59-0.36:038:21Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:375.38:136.91:51-0.21:55-0.56:038:21Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:325.49:066.82:45-0.42:52-0.56:028:22Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:285.410:026.63:39-0.53:48-0.46:028:23Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:315.311:036.34:32-0.54:45-0.26:028:23Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:375.35:25-0.45:430.06:028:24Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:046.112:405.46:19-0.36:440.26:028:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:035.81:385.57:14-0.27:500.56:028:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:585.52:315.58:110.08:570.66:028:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:505.23:235.69:080.110:000.66:028:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:424.94:135.610:000.110:540.66:028:26Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:334.75:035.510:470.211:430.66:028:26Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:254.55:525.511:320.26:028:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:164.56:395.512:290.712:160.26:028:27Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:034.47:225.51:130.71:000.36:038:27New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:474.58:015.41:550.61:440.36:038:27New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:274.48:385.32:360.62:260.46:038:27New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:074.49:135.23:150.63:080.56:038:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:484.39:505.03:530.63:480.66:038:28Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:324.210:304.94:300.64:270.86:048:28Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:204.211:144.75:060.65:070.96:048:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:084.35:420.65:490.96:048:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:004.612:534.56:200.66:360.96:048:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:474.61:374.77:010.57:300.96:058:29First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:344.52:245.07:490.48:340.86:058:29First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:244.53:155.48:460.39:400.66:068:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:184.54:105.79:470.010:410.46:068:29Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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