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 : 9:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 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 - Jul 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:455.13:195.69:02-0.39:580.46:078:29Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:404.84:135.69:59-0.210:550.46:078:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:354.65:075.610:51-0.211:470.46:088:28Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:314.56:005.511:39-0.16:088:28Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:254.56:505.512:370.312:27-0.16:098:28New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:144.57:345.51:230.31:140.06:098:28New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:594.58:155.42:070.31:590.06:108:28New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:404.58:525.32:480.32:420.16:108:27New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:214.59:295.13:260.33:230.26:118:27Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:034.410:064.94:020.34:020.46:118:27Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:484.310:474.74:380.34:420.66:128:27Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:364.311:304.55:140.45:210.76:128:26Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:224.35:500.56:030.86:138:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:154.31:064.46:270.56:490.96:148:25First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:594.21:494.67:080.57:430.96:148:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:444.22:344.87:570.58:470.96:158:25First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:334.23:245.18:550.49:510.76:168:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:264.24:185.39:550.210:500.46:168:24Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:244.35:145.610:53-0.111:450.16:178:23Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:254.56:116.011:49-0.46:188:22Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:254.87:066.212:39-0.212:45-0.66:188:22Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:225.17:576.41:33-0.61:42-0.86:198:21Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:165.48:486.42:25-0.82:38-0.96:208:21Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:105.59:406.23:16-1.03:32-0.96:208:20Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:075.610:356.04:06-1.14:27-0.76:218:19Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:075.611:345.64:56-1.15:22-0.56:228:19Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:085.55:46-0.96:19-0.26:228:18Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:335.31:075.56:39-0.77:210.16:238:17Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:305.02:035.47:35-0.48:300.46:248:16Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:254.72:575.38:35-0.29:380.56:248:15Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:204.43:525.29:36-0.110:380.56:258:15Waning Crescent31Sat
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 6:09 pm — 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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