Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 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 - Oct 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:543.91:374.86:490.87:480.87:086:58First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:504.02:314.97:550.78:570.77:096:56First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:484.33:285.19:120.510:000.37:106:55Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:484.64:265.410:200.210:55-0.17:116:54Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:495.15:245.611:19-0.211:47-0.57:116:52Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:485.66:205.812:15-0.57:126:51Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:446.17:136.012:38-0.91:10-0.87:136:50Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:376.48:046.01:29-1.22:05-0.97:136:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:276.68:545.92:20-1.32:58-1.07:146:47Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:186.69:465.63:10-1.33:50-0.87:156:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:126.310:445.34:00-1.14:43-0.67:166:44Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:116.011:474.94:51-0.85:38-0.27:176:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:135.75:45-0.46:360.17:176:42Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:504.71:145.46:420.07:400.47:186:41Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:494.62:125.17:460.38:490.67:196:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:464.53:074.98:550.59:510.67:206:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:404.54:014.89:580.510:410.57:216:37Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:334.64:524.710:510.411:230.47:216:36Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:244.85:404.611:380.47:226:35Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:115.06:254.612:030.312:210.37:236:33Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:545.17:054.712:410.21:020.27:246:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:325.37:414.71:190.11:420.27:256:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:075.38:144.61:560.12:210.27:256:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:415.38:464.52:320.12:590.27:266:29New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:145.29:184.43:060.23:360.37:276:28Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:495.19:534.23:400.34:140.47:286:27Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:295.010:364.04:150.44:540.57:296:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:184.911:303.94:520.55:370.67:306:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:124.95:340.66:240.67:316:24First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:294.01:084.96:250.77:200.57:326:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:284.22:035.07:280.78:240.47:326:22First Quarter31Mon
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 9:59 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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