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 4h 05m at 1:13 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:35 pm (6.7 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 - Nov 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:135.85:46-0.56:39-0.17:336:21Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:534.81:155.56:46-0.17:440.17:346:20Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:544.82:145.37:530.28:520.27:356:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:524.83:115.09:040.39:530.27:366:18Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:484.83:064.89:080.39:440.26:375:18Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:424.93:594.710:020.310:290.16:385:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:335.14:494.610:500.211:090.06:395:16Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:205.25:344.611:340.211:490.06:395:15Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:035.46:154.612:160.16:405:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:425.46:514.612:270.012:560.16:415:14New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:185.47:254.51:040.01:340.16:425:13New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:525.37:584.41:410.02:110.26:435:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:275.28:324.22:160.22:480.36:445:12Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:035.09:094.02:510.33:260.46:455:11Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:444.89:543.93:260.54:050.56:465:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:314.710:473.84:020.64:460.66:475:10Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:224.611:423.94:430.85:320.66:485:09First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:134.65:310.86:240.56:495:09First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:364.11:054.76:320.87:240.46:505:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:314.41:594.87:480.78:260.16:515:08First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:284.82:554.99:000.49:23-0.36:525:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:275.23:545.010:010.110:16-0.66:535:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:255.74:525.210:58-0.311:09-1.06:535:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:226.25:495.411:54-0.66:545:06Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:166.56:425.512:02-1.312:49-0.86:555:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:086.77:345.512:55-1.41:42-1.06:565:06Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:596.78:285.41:47-1.42:35-1.06:575:05Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:526.49:255.22:39-1.23:27-0.86:585:05Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:496.110:284.93:32-0.94:20-0.66:595:05Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:505.711:304.84:26-0.65:15-0.37:005:05Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 4:24 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 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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