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 52m 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 - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:174.65:086.010:45-0.211:390.16:068:29Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:194.76:076.311:43-0.56:078:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:224.97:046.612:36-0.212:41-0.76:078:28Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:215.27:586.71:32-0.51:40-0.86:088:28Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:185.48:516.72:27-0.82:37-0.96:088:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:145.49:446.53:20-0.93:33-0.86:098:28Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:125.410:416.14:11-0.94:29-0.66:098:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:135.411:405.85:02-0.95:24-0.36:108:28Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:145.45:52-0.76:210.06:108:27Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:375.41:105.36:43-0.47:210.36:118:27Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:315.02:035.37:35-0.28:270.56:118:27Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:224.72:545.28:310.09:320.76:128:26Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:134.43:445.19:260.110:290.76:138:26Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:044.24:355.110:180.211:190.86:138:26Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:564.15:265.011:060.26:148:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:484.16:155.012:040.711:52 AM0.26:148:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:394.27:005.112:480.612:370.26:158:24New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:244.37:405.11:300.51:210.26:168:24New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:054.38:165.12:100.42:040.26:168:23New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:434.48:495.12:490.32:450.26:178:23New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:204.39:224.93:260.33:240.36:188:22Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:584.39:574.84:010.24:020.46:188:22Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:394.310:364.64:350.34:410.56:198:21Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:254.411:214.55:080.35:220.66:208:20Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:144.65:440.36:070.66:208:20First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:114.41:034.86:240.26:590.76:218:19First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:024.31:555.07:120.28:020.76:228:18First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:564.32:495.38:120.19:140.56:228:18First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:544.43:475.69:21-0.110:200.36:238:17Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:574.54:485.810:28-0.311:20-0.16:248:16Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:024.75:496.111:29-0.66:258:15Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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