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 2h 47m 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 - Dec 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:505.35:22-0.26:130.07:015:05Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:294.712:465.06:230.27:150.27:015:05Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:254.71:404.77:310.48:160.27:025:05Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:194.72:324.48:380.59:090.27:035:05Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:114.83:234.39:350.59:550.27:045:05Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:034.94:144.210:230.510:370.17:055:05Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:525.05:024.211:080.411:180.07:065:05Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:375.15:474.211:500.311:580.07:065:05Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:185.26:274.312:320.27:075:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:565.37:034.312:38-0.11:110.17:085:05New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:315.37:364.31:170.01:500.17:095:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:045.28:104.21:530.02:280.17:095:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:395.18:454.02:290.13:050.17:105:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:165.09:264.03:030.33:430.27:115:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:004.810:164.03:400.44:220.27:115:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:494.711:114.14:200.55:040.27:125:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:404.75:070.55:510.27:125:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:074.312:334.76:040.66:460.17:135:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:044.61:284.77:160.67:50-0.17:145:08First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:024.92:264.78:340.48:53-0.47:145:08Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:035.33:284.89:410.19:52-0.77:155:09Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:045.74:305.010:41-0.210:48-1.07:155:09Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:046.15:305.211:38-0.511:43-1.37:165:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:016.46:275.312:34-0.87:165:10Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:536.67:205.412:38-1.41:27-1.07:165:11Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:446.68:115.41:31-1.42:18-1.07:175:12Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:346.39:045.22:22-1.33:08-0.97:175:12Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:276.010:015.03:12-1.03:57-0.77:185:13Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:225.511:004.84:03-0.64:45-0.47:185:13Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:185.111:574.74:54-0.25:35-0.17:185:14Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:124.75:480.26:280.27:185:15Third Quarter31Sun
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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