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 2h 04m 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 - Dec 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:095.12:345.08:410.39:02-0.57:015:05Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:095.43:355.09:460.09:59-0.87:025:05Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:105.84:365.110:45-0.310:53-1.07:035:05Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:086.15:355.211:41-0.611:46-1.27:035:05Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:036.36:295.312:35-0.77:045:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:546.57:205.312:38-1.21:28-0.87:055:05Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:436.48:095.21:29-1.22:17-0.87:065:05Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:316.19:004.92:18-1.03:05-0.67:075:05Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:215.89:544.73:06-0.73:52-0.37:075:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:145.310:514.53:53-0.44:380.07:085:05Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:085.011:464.44:410.05:240.27:095:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:594.65:300.46:130.47:095:05Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:384.312:484.36:260.77:070.67:105:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:294.31:354.17:290.98:050.67:115:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:194.42:234.08:330.98:580.57:115:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:094.53:133.99:280.89:460.47:125:07Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:594.64:044.010:170.710:300.27:135:07Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:484.84:544.011:030.511:130.17:135:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:335.05:414.211:480.311:550.07:145:08Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:155.26:224.312:320.17:145:08New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:535.46:594.412:37-0.11:150.07:155:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:305.57:364.41:17-0.21:56-0.17:155:09New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:075.58:154.41:57-0.22:36-0.27:165:10Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:485.59:004.52:37-0.23:17-0.37:165:10Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:345.39:534.53:20-0.23:59-0.37:175:11Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:265.210:534.64:060.04:44-0.37:175:12Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:225.011:534.74:570.15:34-0.37:175:12First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:184.95:570.36:31-0.37:185:13First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:524.91:164.87:080.47:35-0.37:185:14First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:525.22:164.88:260.38:41-0.57:185:14First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:535.43:184.89:340.19:44-0.77:185:15Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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