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 (tomorrow) : 9:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 58m at 3:13 am (4.8 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 - Feb 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:126.48:305.82:04-1.02:36-1.07:105:45Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:026.29:255.82:55-0.93:24-1.07:095:46Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:585.910:265.63:47-0.74:13-0.87:085:47Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:575.511:285.54:41-0.35:05-0.67:075:47Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:585.25:410.16:02-0.27:075:48First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:295.412:574.96:490.47:060.07:065:49First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:295.31:574.78:050.68:150.17:055:50First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:295.22:564.69:140.69:170.17:045:51Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:295.23:554.610:110.610:110.17:035:52Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:275.24:504.711:010.511:000.07:025:53Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:195.35:404.811:460.411:45-0.17:015:54Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:055.46:235.012:270.47:005:55Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:445.47:025.112:28-0.11:040.36:595:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:195.47:375.11:08-0.11:400.36:585:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:515.38:125.11:450.02:140.36:575:58Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:225.18:474.92:210.12:470.46:565:59Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:544.99:244.82:570.33:190.56:556:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:294.710:064.73:320.53:520.66:546:01Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:104.510:534.64:090.74:270.86:536:02Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:574.311:434.64:500.95:050.96:526:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:484.25:371.15:501.06:516:03Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:364.712:424.26:361.26:511.06:506:04Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:314.91:394.37:501.28:060.86:486:05Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:295.22:404.59:000.99:150.56:476:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:295.53:424.99:580.610:130.16:466:07Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:275.94:425.310:510.111:09-0.36:456:08Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:236.25:385.811:43-0.36:446:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:146.56:316.212:03-0.612:33-0.66:426:09New Moon28Mon
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 6:23 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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