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 1h 16m 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 - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:305.912:595.16:450.67:030.86:247:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:305.92:005.47:470.58:150.86:237:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:275.92:585.68:510.49:260.76:227:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:245.93:545.99:500.210:280.56:218:00Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:205.84:506.210:440.011:240.36:208:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:175.85:456.411:34-0.26:198:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:125.86:376.612:170.112:22-0.26:188:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:055.77:256.61:080.11:10-0.16:178:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:535.68:106.51:580.11:570.06:168:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:395.48:546.32:460.22:430.16:158:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:255.29:396.03:320.43:280.46:158:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:144.910:275.74:160.64:130.66:148:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:084.711:195.34:590.84:580.96:138:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:054.65:421.05:451.16:128:07Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:135.112:584.66:271.26:341.36:128:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:034.91:474.77:151.27:281.46:118:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:494.82:324.88:071.28:281.46:108:10First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:334.83:175.09:011.19:271.36:108:10First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:174.74:015.19:501.010:191.26:098:11Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:034.74:465.410:350.811:070.96:088:12Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:514.85:325.611:170.711:540.76:088:13Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:404.86:175.911:590.56:078:13Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:284.97:036.112:410.512:440.46:078:14Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:155.07:476.31:290.31:300.26:068:15Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:005.08:336.42:180.22:190.16:068:15Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:475.19:216.43:060.13:090.16:058:16Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:395.010:146.23:550.04:000.16:058:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:405.011:146.14:450.04:550.26:058:17Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:465.15:370.05:520.46:048:18Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:165.912:505.36:310.06:540.56:048:18Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:145.81:485.57:280.08:020.66:048:19Third Quarter31Mon
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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