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 1h 59m 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 - Aug 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:374.46:000.46:190.86:268:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:344.11:224.46:390.57:070.96:268:13First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:184.02:064.57:240.68:041.06:278:12First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:033.92:524.68:180.69:090.96:288:11First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:523.93:414.89:180.510:100.86:298:10Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:454.04:345.010:160.411:050.56:298:09Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:414.15:285.311:090.111:560.26:308:09Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:394.36:215.612:02-0.26:318:08Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:344.77:115.912:46-0.112:54-0.46:318:07Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:265.07:596.01:36-0.51:47-0.66:328:05Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:165.38:466.12:24-0.82:39-0.86:338:04Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:065.59:345.93:12-1.03:31-0.86:348:03Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:005.610:285.73:59-1.14:24-0.66:348:02Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:585.611:265.44:48-1.05:17-0.46:358:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:005.65:38-0.96:14-0.26:368:00Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:275.11:005.56:31-0.77:170.16:367:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:264.91:585.57:30-0.48:270.36:377:58Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:244.72:565.48:35-0.29:380.36:387:57Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:224.53:535.39:40-0.210:400.36:397:55Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:214.54:515.310:38-0.111:330.26:397:54Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:194.55:475.311:31-0.26:407:53Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:144.66:385.312:210.212:20-0.26:417:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:034.77:225.31:060.11:07-0.26:417:51New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:464.98:015.21:470.01:51-0.26:427:49New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:254.98:375.12:250.02:32-0.16:437:48New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:024.99:104.93:010.03:100.06:447:47New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:404.89:444.73:360.03:480.26:447:46Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:194.710:204.54:100.14:250.36:457:44Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:014.611:014.24:440.35:030.56:467:43Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:484.511:474.05:180.45:430.76:467:42Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:354.55:550.66:270.86:477:40First Quarter31Wed
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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