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 4h 16m 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 - Aug 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:154.34:475.110:310.011:290.56:268:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:104.25:405.111:210.06:278:13Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:044.36:305.112:160.512:080.06:278:12Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:534.47:145.11:000.412:540.06:288:11New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:374.57:535.11:410.31:370.06:298:10New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:174.68:275.12:190.22:190.06:298:09New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:544.69:004.92:560.12:580.16:308:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:304.59:334.83:310.13:360.26:318:07Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:084.510:074.64:050.24:130.46:328:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:494.410:464.44:380.34:510.56:328:05Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:334.411:304.25:110.35:300.66:338:04Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:204.55:460.46:140.76:348:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:184.11:084.66:250.47:050.86:358:02First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:084.01:594.87:130.48:080.86:358:01First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:014.12:525.08:150.39:190.76:368:00First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:594.23:505.39:260.210:230.46:377:59Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:014.44:495.610:31-0.111:210.06:377:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:044.75:495.911:31-0.56:387:56Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:075.16:456.212:15-0.412:29-0.86:397:55Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:055.57:386.41:09-0.81:26-1.06:397:54Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:595.88:286.42:01-1.12:22-1.16:407:53Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:516.09:196.22:51-1.33:16-1.16:417:52Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:446.010:125.83:40-1.34:09-0.96:427:50Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:405.911:095.44:29-1.15:02-0.66:427:49Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:405.75:18-0.95:57-0.26:437:48Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:095.012:395.56:09-0.56:560.26:447:47Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:074.71:365.37:04-0.28:020.56:447:45Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:034.52:325.18:040.19:130.76:457:44Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:584.33:274.99:090.310:140.76:467:43Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:524.24:214.810:090.311:050.76:467:41Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:474.25:144.811:000.211:490.66:477:40Waning Crescent31Tue
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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