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 3h 33m 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 - Mar 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:264.810:055.13:370.63:500.76:416:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:144.611:005.14:180.74:290.76:406:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:104.511:595.25:060.95:170.86:386:12Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:114.56:041.06:170.86:376:13Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:595.31:134.77:151.07:340.76:366:14Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:005.52:174.98:300.88:500.46:356:15Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:025.83:215.29:340.49:540.06:336:15Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:046.14:245.610:300.010:52-0.36:326:16Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:026.45:236.011:23-0.311:47-0.66:316:17Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:576.66:166.412:14-0.66:296:18New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:476.77:066.612:40-0.71:03-0.76:286:19New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:366.67:536.61:32-0.71:51-0.76:276:19New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:246.38:426.42:22-0.62:37-0.56:256:20Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:145.810:346.14:11-0.34:23-0.27:247:21Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:095.411:315.85:000.15:100.27:237:22Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:085.05:510.65:590.67:217:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:295.51:054.86:451.06:520.97:207:23First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:275.22:004.77:481.37:551.17:197:24First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:225.02:534.68:571.59:031.27:177:25First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:164.93:454.79:571.510:031.17:167:26First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:084.94:374.810:451.310:531.07:157:26Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:595.05:265.011:271.111:380.87:137:27Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:465.16:125.212:071.07:127:28Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:295.26:535.412:200.712:450.87:117:29Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:075.37:305.61:010.51:230.77:097:29Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:425.48:045.71:420.52:000.67:087:30Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:155.38:385.82:210.42:360.67:067:31Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:485.39:135.83:000.43:110.67:057:32Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:235.19:535.73:400.53:480.77:047:32Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:054.910:435.74:210.64:280.87:027:33Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:574.811:415.65:060.85:130.87:017:34Waning 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 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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