Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 2:23 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:135.79:384.63:02-0.33:460.17:336:21Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:545.49:224.32:42-0.13:260.36:345:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:395.010:134.13:230.14:050.66:355:20Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:284.711:074.04:040.44:460.86:365:19Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:194.54:470.65:310.96:365:18Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:013.912:084.45:340.96:221.06:375:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:514.012:564.36:301.07:211.06:385:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:404.11:434.37:341.08:210.86:395:15Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:284.22:314.38:390.99:120.66:405:15Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:174.53:224.49:340.79:570.46:415:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:064.84:134.510:250.410:400.16:425:13Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:545.25:034.611:140.211:24-0.26:435:12Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:415.65:514.712:02-0.16:445:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:275.96:364.812:09-0.412:51-0.36:455:11New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:126.27:224.912:56-0.61:39-0.46:465:10New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:586.28:104.91:44-0.72:28-0.56:475:10Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:486.19:034.82:33-0.73:17-0.56:485:09Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:445.910:064.73:24-0.64:08-0.46:495:09Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:445.711:124.74:18-0.45:02-0.36:495:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:455.55:17-0.16:00-0.26:505:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:164.812:445.36:230.17:02-0.26:515:07First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:174.91:415.27:370.38:06-0.26:525:07First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:155.02:385.08:480.29:05-0.36:535:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:125.23:364.89:490.19:57-0.46:545:06Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:085.34:324.710:430.010:44-0.46:555:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:015.55:254.711:330.011:30-0.46:565:06Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:505.66:124.712:200.06:575:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:345.66:554.612:14-0.41:040.06:585:05Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:145.67:354.512:57-0.41:450.06:595:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:515.48:134.41:38-0.32:240.17:005:05Full Moon30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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