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 3h 24m 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 - Mar 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:265.64:535.211:000.411:050.06:426:10Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:205.75:435.411:460.311:52-0.16:406:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:075.86:285.512:290.26:396:12Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:485.77:075.612:36-0.11:080.26:386:13Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:255.67:445.61:18-0.11:440.36:366:13Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:595.58:205.51:560.12:190.46:356:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:335.28:585.32:330.22:530.56:346:15Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:085.09:395.13:100.53:270.76:336:16Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:484.710:254.93:460.74:020.96:316:17Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:344.511:144.84:251.04:401.16:306:17Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:244.35:081.25:221.36:296:18Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:054.71:154.36:581.47:131.47:277:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:564.82:074.38:011.48:201.47:267:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:494.93:014.49:121.49:311.27:257:21Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:445.23:574.710:141.110:310.87:237:21Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:395.44:535.011:060.811:240.47:227:22Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:335.85:485.511:540.47:217:23Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:256.16:405.912:150.112:420.07:197:24Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:146.37:296.41:06-0.21:30-0.37:187:24New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:016.48:176.61:57-0.42:17-0.57:177:25New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:486.49:066.72:47-0.53:05-0.67:157:26New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:386.29:596.63:38-0.43:55-0.57:147:27Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:345.910:586.44:31-0.24:46-0.37:137:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:365.65:260.15:400.07:117:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:026.112:425.46:250.46:390.37:107:29First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:076.01:445.37:320.77:450.67:087:30First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:085.82:445.28:450.88:570.77:077:30First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:085.73:435.39:520.810:020.67:067:31First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:075.64:385.310:470.810:580.57:047:32Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:025.55:315.511:340.711:460.47:037:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:545.56:195.612:170.67:027:33Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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