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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 16m at 1:19 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:07 am (5.0 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 - Feb 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:385.86:025.112:08-0.17:105:44Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:275.96:495.212:09-0.612:54-0.27:095:45Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:105.97:315.312:56-0.61:37-0.27:085:46Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:505.88:115.21:40-0.52:16-0.17:085:47Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:285.58:525.12:21-0.42:530.07:075:48Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:065.29:354.93:00-0.13:280.27:065:49Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:474.910:224.73:380.24:040.47:055:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:304.611:114.64:170.54:410.67:045:51Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:174.34:580.85:200.87:035:52Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:004.512:044.25:431.16:060.97:025:53Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:494.512:524.16:391.27:051.07:015:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:404.51:434.07:491.38:141.07:005:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:324.62:384.18:571.29:140.87:005:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:264.93:344.29:530.910:060.56:595:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:205.24:294.510:430.610:540.26:575:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:115.55:204.811:300.311:42-0.16:565:59Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:585.96:085.212:170.06:556:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:426.16:535.612:30-0.41:02-0.36:546:00New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:256.27:385.81:17-0.51:46-0.56:536:01New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:096.28:255.92:05-0.62:31-0.66:526:02Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:576.09:185.92:53-0.53:17-0.66:516:03Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:515.710:175.83:43-0.34:06-0.56:506:04Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:515.411:205.74:370.04:58-0.36:496:05Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:535.25:360.35:550.06:486:06First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:225.612:545.16:450.67:020.26:466:07First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:245.61:565.08:020.78:140.36:456:07First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:265.52:575.09:110.69:180.26:446:08Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:275.63:575.010:090.510:140.16:436:09Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 4:13 am — 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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