Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 30m at 1:19 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:07 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:475.17:125.912:460.712:580.76:247:57Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:265.17:505.91:270.71:360.76:237:58Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:015.08:255.82:060.72:140.76:227:59Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:354.98:595.72:450.72:510.96:217:59Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:094.89:345.53:240.83:281.06:208:00Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:464.610:145.44:030.94:041.26:198:01Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:304.411:025.24:431.04:431.36:188:02Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:234.411:555.25:251.05:241.46:188:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:204.46:101.16:121.46:178:03Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:495.21:144.77:001.07:091.36:168:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:415.32:075.07:560.98:171.26:158:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:335.43:005.48:560.69:280.96:148:06Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:285.63:565.89:530.310:300.66:138:06Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:245.74:536.210:47-0.111:270.26:138:07Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:215.85:496.611:39-0.46:128:08Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:195.96:456.912:23-0.112:32-0.66:118:09New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:156.07:387.11:19-0.31:25-0.76:118:09New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:096.08:317.12:14-0.42:19-0.76:108:10New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:035.89:246.93:09-0.43:13-0.56:098:11New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:005.610:216.64:03-0.34:08-0.36:098:11Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:035.411:236.24:57-0.15:020.06:088:12Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:085.35:520.15:590.36:088:13Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:255.91:075.26:480.46:570.66:078:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:225.62:015.27:460.68:000.86:078:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:145.32:525.38:440.79:040.96:068:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:035.13:405.39:360.710:010.96:068:16First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:504.94:275.410:210.710:490.96:058:16Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:374.75:135.511:020.611:330.86:058:17Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:234.65:595.611:420.66:048:18Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:094.66:425.612:160.812:220.66:048:18Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:534.67:225.712:580.71:030.66:048:19Full Moon31Wed
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 0% 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 (0% 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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