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 3h 06m 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:394.36:034.811:470.26:487:39Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:284.56:474.912:290.512:310.16:497:37Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:124.77:264.91:090.31:140.16:497:36New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:504.88:005.01:460.21:540.16:507:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:264.98:324.92:230.12:330.16:517:33New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:594.99:024.82:580.13:110.26:517:32New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:324.89:344.63:310.23:470.36:527:31Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:094.810:104.44:040.24:250.46:537:29Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:514.710:534.24:370.35:050.56:537:28Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:414.711:454.15:120.45:480.66:547:27Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:354.85:530.46:390.76:557:25First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:424.11:315.06:440.57:410.76:557:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:404.22:285.17:480.48:520.66:567:22First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:414.33:275.39:060.310:000.36:577:21Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:454.64:275.610:160.010:58-0.16:577:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:485.05:275.811:18-0.411:52-0.66:587:18Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:505.46:246.012:15-0.76:597:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:485.97:186.212:44-0.91:11-0.96:597:15Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:416.28:086.21:35-1.22:06-1.07:007:14Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:316.38:576.02:25-1.32:58-1.07:017:13Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:206.39:485.63:14-1.23:50-0.87:017:11Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:126.110:435.24:01-1.04:41-0.57:027:10Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:095.811:424.84:49-0.65:33-0.17:037:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:085.45:39-0.36:270.37:047:07Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:414.51:065.26:310.17:280.77:047:06Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:384.32:024.97:290.48:350.97:057:04Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:324.22:554.78:340.69:390.97:067:03Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:254.23:484.69:390.610:300.87:067:01Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:184.34:384.610:330.611:130.77:077:00Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:094.55:274.611:210.511:530.57:086:59Waning Crescent30Thu
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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