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 3h 18m 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 - Jul 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:464.611:514.85:250.35:310.66:078:29Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:364.66:050.46:160.86:078:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:384.51:234.66:460.57:041.06:078:28First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:214.42:074.67:300.67:581.16:088:28First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:044.32:504.78:200.68:581.16:088:28First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:474.23:354.89:140.69:551.06:098:28First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:344.14:225.010:050.510:480.86:098:28Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:244.15:115.110:530.411:370.66:108:27Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:174.16:015.411:400.26:118:27Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:104.36:505.612:270.412:280.16:118:27Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:004.47:365.81:160.11:17-0.16:128:27Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:484.78:206.02:04-0.12:07-0.36:128:26Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:354.89:066.02:51-0.32:57-0.36:138:26Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:255.09:555.83:37-0.53:47-0.36:148:26Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:205.110:495.64:24-0.64:39-0.36:148:25Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:215.211:475.45:11-0.75:33-0.16:158:25Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:225.36:01-0.76:300.16:158:24Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:455.31:205.46:54-0.67:330.26:168:24Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:415.12:165.57:51-0.58:430.36:178:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:374.93:125.68:54-0.49:520.36:178:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:354.74:095.69:55-0.410:520.26:188:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:344.65:065.610:51-0.411:470.16:198:21Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:334.66:035.611:44-0.46:198:21Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:304.66:555.712:390.012:35-0.46:208:20New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:214.77:425.61:280.01:24-0.46:218:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:074.88:245.52:14-0.12:11-0.36:218:19New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:504.89:045.32:55-0.12:55-0.26:228:18New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:324.79:425.13:340.03:370.06:238:17Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:154.610:224.84:110.14:170.26:248:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:024.511:044.54:470.24:570.46:248:16Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:504.411:494.35:230.35:370.66:258:15Waxing 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 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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