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 3h 49m 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 - Nov 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:274.53:005.18:460.59:290.17:336:21First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:284.93:585.29:590.310:27-0.37:346:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:285.34:575.411:01-0.111:21-0.77:356:19Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:285.85:565.511:59-0.47:366:18Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:256.26:525.712:13-1.012:54-0.77:376:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:196.56:455.71:05-1.212:49-0.96:385:16Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:096.77:365.612:57-1.31:42-0.96:395:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:596.68:285.41:48-1.22:34-0.86:405:15Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:516.39:235.12:38-1.03:25-0.66:415:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:465.910:234.83:28-0.74:17-0.36:425:13Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:465.511:244.64:19-0.35:090.06:425:13Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:445.25:130.06:050.36:435:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:224.512:394.96:100.47:050.56:445:11Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:164.41:314.67:150.68:060.66:455:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:084.52:214.48:210.78:590.66:465:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:594.63:104.39:180.79:440.46:475:10Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:494.73:594.210:070.610:250.36:485:09Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:374.84:474.310:510.511:050.26:495:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:235.05:314.311:340.411:450.16:505:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:045.26:124.412:160.26:515:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:425.36:484.412:250.012:570.16:525:07New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:175.47:224.41:030.01:380.16:535:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:515.47:564.31:410.02:170.16:545:06New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:275.38:334.22:170.12:560.16:555:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:075.29:164.12:540.23:360.16:555:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:545.110:104.13:340.24:190.26:565:06Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:475.011:104.24:180.35:040.26:575:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:435.05:090.45:560.16:585:05First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:104.412:395.06:100.56:550.06:595:05First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:094.71:355.07:250.58:00-0.27:005:05First Quarter30Wed
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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