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 1h 53m 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 - Oct 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:574.76:124.712:040.47:096:57Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:414.96:534.812:320.312:470.37:096:56New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:215.17:294.81:100.21:280.27:106:55New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:565.28:034.81:480.12:080.17:116:53New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:305.28:354.72:240.12:470.17:116:52New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:035.29:074.62:590.13:260.27:126:51Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:395.29:444.43:330.24:050.37:136:49Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:225.110:284.24:090.34:460.47:146:48Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:135.111:234.14:480.35:320.57:146:47Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:115.15:330.46:230.57:156:45First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:254.21:105.16:270.47:220.57:166:44First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:284.32:085.27:330.58:300.47:176:43First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:304.63:065.38:520.49:370.17:186:42First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:324.94:065.510:040.110:36-0.37:186:40Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:345.35:055.611:05-0.211:29-0.67:196:39Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:345.76:035.712:02-0.57:206:38Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:306.16:585.812:21-0.912:57-0.77:216:37Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:226.37:495.81:11-1.11:50-0.87:226:36Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:116.48:375.62:00-1.12:42-0.87:226:34Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:586.49:265.32:48-1.03:31-0.67:236:33Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:466.110:165.03:35-0.84:19-0.37:246:32Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:385.711:124.64:21-0.55:070.07:256:31Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:345.35:08-0.15:560.47:266:30Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:104.412:315.05:570.36:480.77:276:29Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:074.21:254.76:490.67:450.97:276:28Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:004.22:164.57:490.88:470.97:286:27Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:514.23:054.48:560.99:440.97:296:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:424.33:534.49:560.810:310.77:306:25Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:324.54:424.410:470.711:130.57:316:24Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:214.75:294.411:330.611:530.37:326:23Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:064.96:154.512:170.47:336:22Waning Crescent31Sun
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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