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 (tomorrow) : 8:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 50m at 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 - Aug 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:074.96:476.312:18-0.412:28-0.86:258:14Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:075.27:426.51:13-0.71:26-1.06:268:14Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:035.58:336.42:06-1.02:22-1.06:278:13Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:555.69:236.22:57-1.13:16-1.06:278:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:485.610:155.93:46-1.14:09-0.86:288:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:435.511:115.44:33-1.05:01-0.56:298:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:415.45:20-0.75:53-0.16:308:09Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:075.012:375.26:07-0.46:480.36:308:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:014.61:305.16:56-0.17:490.76:318:07Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:524.32:214.97:490.28:550.96:328:06Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:434.13:134.88:480.39:580.96:338:05Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:344.04:044.79:470.410:490.96:338:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:264.04:564.710:390.311:350.86:348:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:204.05:464.711:270.36:358:02Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:124.26:334.912:170.612:130.26:358:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:584.37:135.012:590.512:570.16:368:00New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:394.57:495.01:390.31:400.16:377:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:164.68:225.02:180.22:200.16:387:57New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:504.78:544.92:540.13:000.16:387:56New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:254.79:284.83:280.13:380.16:397:55Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:034.710:054.64:020.14:180.26:407:54Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:484.810:504.44:360.15:000.36:407:53Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:404.911:434.35:140.15:460.46:417:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:365.05:560.16:390.56:427:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:414.31:335.26:480.17:420.66:427:49First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:404.32:315.37:520.18:550.56:437:48First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:424.43:315.59:080.010:040.26:447:46Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:464.54:325.710:18-0.211:04-0.16:457:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:524.85:335.911:20-0.56:457:44Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:555.16:306.112:00-0.512:17-0.76:467:42Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:535.57:246.212:52-0.81:13-0.96:477:41Full Moon31Sun
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 5:30 am — 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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