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 24m 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 - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:565.64:224.810:34-0.110:39-0.87:195:16Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:565.85:225.011:30-0.411:33-1.07:195:17Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:516.06:175.112:23-0.57:195:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:416.17:065.112:24-1.01:13-0.67:195:18Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:286.17:525.11:13-1.02:00-0.67:195:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:125.98:374.92:00-0.92:43-0.57:195:20Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:565.69:244.82:44-0.63:25-0.37:195:21Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:415.210:154.63:27-0.34:050.07:195:21Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:294.811:074.44:100.04:440.27:195:22Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:174.511:584.44:530.45:250.47:195:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:034.35:390.76:110.67:195:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:474.312:494.16:320.97:050.77:195:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:364.31:374.07:371.18:060.77:195:26Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:264.42:273.98:431.09:040.67:185:27Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:184.53:203.99:400.99:540.47:185:28Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:094.74:154.010:300.710:400.27:185:29Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:595.05:064.211:180.411:250.07:185:30Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:455.35:524.412:040.27:175:31New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:285.66:344.612:10-0.212:48-0.17:175:32New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:085.87:154.812:54-0.41:31-0.37:175:33New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:485.97:575.01:37-0.52:13-0.47:165:34New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:305.88:435.12:21-0.52:56-0.57:165:35Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:165.79:365.13:07-0.43:40-0.57:155:35Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:095.410:355.13:55-0.34:26-0.57:155:36Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:065.211:375.24:470.05:16-0.47:145:37First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:055.05:460.26:13-0.37:145:38First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:385.21:044.96:560.47:19-0.27:135:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:395.32:054.88:140.58:28-0.27:135:40First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:405.43:084.79:240.39:31-0.37:125:41Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:425.54:104.810:230.210:27-0.47:115:42Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:425.75:094.911:170.011:20-0.57:115:43Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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