Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 12:16 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:39 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:284.911:415.45:160.45:180.56:038:20Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:254.86:020.66:070.86:038:20Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:345.11:164.86:490.86:591.06:038:21First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:234.92:044.97:370.97:551.26:038:21First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:074.72:494.98:280.98:541.26:038:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:514.63:345.09:180.89:491.16:028:22First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:354.54:195.110:050.710:391.06:028:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:214.45:045.310:490.611:250.96:028:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:094.45:505.411:310.56:028:24Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:584.46:355.612:100.712:140.56:028:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:444.57:175.812:570.512:580.46:028:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:284.67:595.91:430.41:420.36:028:25Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:104.68:405.92:290.32:280.36:028:25Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:534.69:245.93:140.23:140.36:028:26Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:414.710:135.83:590.14:020.36:028:26Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:374.711:085.64:450.04:520.36:028:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:394.95:32-0.15:450.46:028:27Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:065.512:405.16:21-0.16:430.56:038:27Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:035.41:375.47:15-0.27:480.56:038:27Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:575.42:325.68:13-0.38:580.56:038:28Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:525.33:275.89:13-0.310:040.36:038:28Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:495.24:235.910:11-0.411:030.26:038:28Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:485.15:206.111:05-0.511:590.06:048:28Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:475.06:166.111:58-0.56:048:28Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:455.07:096.212:53-0.112:50-0.56:048:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:385.07:586.11:45-0.11:41-0.46:058:28New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:275.08:446.02:35-0.12:31-0.36:058:29New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:144.99:295.73:21-0.13:18-0.16:058:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:024.710:155.44:040.14:030.16:068:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:534.611:035.04:450.24:470.36:068:29Waxing 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 3:27 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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