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 3h 41m 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 - Mar 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:036.77:216.512:56-0.91:22-0.96:416:10New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:526.68:116.51:48-0.92:11-0.96:406:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:426.49:046.42:39-0.83:00-0.86:396:12Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:376.010:026.23:31-0.53:50-0.66:376:13Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:385.611:055.94:25-0.14:42-0.26:366:14Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:405.35:230.35:380.26:356:14First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:075.712:405.06:280.76:410.56:346:15First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:075.51:394.97:420.97:500.76:326:16First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:065.32:364.88:511.08:560.76:316:17First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:045.23:324.99:471.09:510.66:306:18Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:005.24:255.010:330.910:380.56:286:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:515.25:135.211:150.811:220.46:276:19Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:365.36:565.412:530.77:267:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:155.47:355.51:030.31:300.67:247:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:505.48:105.61:430.32:060.67:237:22Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:225.38:435.52:210.42:410.67:227:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:535.29:155.42:570.43:140.67:207:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:235.19:495.33:330.63:470.87:197:24Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:574.810:275.24:090.74:200.97:187:25Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:364.611:145.14:460.94:551.17:167:25Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:254.55:271.05:341.27:157:26Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:085.112:214.56:141.26:211.27:147:27Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:055.21:194.57:101.27:211.27:127:28Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:025.32:184.78:181.28:371.07:117:28Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:005.53:185.09:280.99:500.77:097:29Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:595.84:195.410:280.610:520.37:087:30Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:586.05:195.911:220.111:49-0.17:077:31Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:556.36:166.412:14-0.27:057:31Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:506.57:106.812:44-0.41:05-0.57:047:32New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:416.68:017.01:38-0.61:56-0.77:037:33New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:316.68:517.02:31-0.62:46-0.77:017:34New Moon31Thu
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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