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 1h 03m 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 - Dec 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:285.28:534.32:17-0.23:000.27:005:05Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:065.09:384.12:560.03:370.47:015:05Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:484.710:273.93:340.34:140.57:025:05Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:334.511:193.94:140.54:530.67:035:05Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:194.44:550.75:340.77:045:05Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:073.912:054.35:420.86:200.77:055:05Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:544.012:524.26:380.97:150.77:055:05Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:414.21:414.17:450.98:150.57:065:05Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:314.52:334.18:520.79:100.37:075:05Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:244.93:294.29:510.510:010.07:085:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:195.34:274.410:450.210:52-0.47:085:05Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:135.75:224.611:38-0.211:43-0.77:095:05Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:056.16:154.812:30-0.47:105:06New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:546.37:065.012:35-0.91:21-0.77:105:06New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:436.47:575.11:27-1.12:11-0.97:115:06New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:336.48:515.12:19-1.13:01-0.97:125:07Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:276.19:515.13:12-0.93:51-0.97:125:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:255.810:555.04:06-0.74:43-0.87:135:07Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:255.511:575.05:02-0.35:36-0.67:135:08First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:235.26:050.06:34-0.47:145:08First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:565.01:194.97:150.37:36-0.27:155:09First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:545.02:164.68:280.48:38-0.27:155:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:515.13:134.49:320.49:33-0.27:165:10Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:475.14:094.310:270.310:22-0.27:165:10Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:425.25:034.311:170.311:09-0.27:165:11Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:325.25:524.312:030.27:175:11Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:175.36:364.412:450.27:175:12Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:565.37:154.412:36-0.31:240.27:175:13Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:315.37:514.41:17-0.32:000.17:185:13Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:055.28:284.31:55-0.22:350.27:185:14Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:385.09:074.22:320.03:100.27:185:15Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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