Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 19m at 9:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:47 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (26% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:565.710:156.53:59-0.14:030.06:247:57Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:555.311:146.14:500.24:540.36:237:58Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:575.15:420.55:460.76:227:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:145.712:565.06:360.86:411.06:218:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:115.41:505.07:321.17:421.26:208:00First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:035.22:405.18:301.28:461.26:198:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:525.03:285.29:251.19:441.26:188:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:384.94:155.310:111.110:341.16:178:03Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:244.95:015.410:520.911:181.06:168:03Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:104.85:455.511:320.86:168:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:564.96:285.712:010.912:110.76:158:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:394.97:085.812:430.812:510.76:148:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:194.97:465.91:260.71:310.76:138:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:564.98:225.92:080.62:110.76:138:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:324.88:595.92:510.62:510.76:128:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:114.79:415.83:330.63:320.86:118:09Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:564.610:295.74:160.64:150.86:108:09Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:514.611:265.65:000.65:020.96:108:10Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:534.75:480.65:550.96:098:11Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:245.612:545.06:390.56:540.96:098:12Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:205.61:515.37:350.48:020.86:088:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:155.62:475.68:360.29:140.76:078:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:115.63:435.99:360.010:180.46:078:14Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:085.64:406.210:31-0.311:160.26:068:14Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:065.65:366.511:24-0.46:068:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:045.66:326.712:110.012:16-0.56:068:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:015.67:246.71:06-0.21:08-0.56:058:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:545.68:146.72:00-0.22:00-0.46:058:17New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:445.49:026.52:51-0.22:51-0.26:048:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:365.29:526.13:410.03:400.06:048:18Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:305.010:455.74:290.24:290.36:048:19Waxing 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 12:40 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 26% 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 Waning Crescent (26% 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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