Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 03m at 8:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:55 pm (5.3 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 - Jan 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:144.89:494.13:090.13:450.37:185:15Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:524.610:354.03:460.34:190.47:195:16Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:354.411:224.04:240.54:550.57:195:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:214.35:060.75:340.57:195:18Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:104.212:104.25:560.86:210.57:195:19Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:004.41:014.16:580.97:210.57:195:19Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:534.61:564.18:120.88:290.27:195:20Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:505.02:564.29:200.59:31-0.17:195:21Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:505.43:594.410:190.210:28-0.47:195:22Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:485.85:004.711:15-0.211:23-0.87:195:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:446.25:585.112:09-0.67:195:24New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:376.56:515.412:18-1.11:01-0.97:195:25New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:266.67:435.61:12-1.31:51-1.17:195:25New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:166.68:355.62:05-1.32:41-1.27:195:26Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:086.39:325.52:57-1.13:30-1.17:185:27Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:045.910:325.43:49-0.84:19-0.97:185:28Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:025.511:335.24:44-0.45:10-0.67:185:29Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:005.15:420.06:05-0.37:185:30First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:315.112:564.86:480.47:050.07:175:31First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:295.01:534.58:020.68:090.17:175:32First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:264.92:494.39:100.79:090.27:165:33Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:234.93:454.210:070.710:010.17:165:34Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:194.94:404.210:550.610:490.07:165:35Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:115.05:304.411:390.611:330.07:155:36Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:565.16:144.512:190.47:155:37Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:355.26:534.712:16-0.112:580.37:145:38Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:105.27:294.712:56-0.11:340.27:135:39Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:425.28:034.71:34-0.12:080.27:135:40Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:125.18:364.62:100.02:420.27:125:41Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:434.99:124.52:450.13:140.37:125:42Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:174.89:524.53:200.33:460.47:115:43Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 11:46 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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