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 1h 39m 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 - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:534.61:044.46:500.57:290.47:195:16Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:454.61:544.27:560.88:260.47:195:16Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:364.62:444.08:580.89:180.47:195:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:284.73:353.99:510.810:040.37:195:18Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:194.84:274.010:380.710:480.27:195:19Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:084.95:164.111:220.511:310.17:195:20Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:535.16:004.212:050.37:195:20New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:335.26:394.312:130.012:470.27:195:21New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:095.37:144.312:53-0.11:270.17:195:22New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:435.37:484.31:31-0.12:060.07:195:23New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:175.38:234.32:080.02:440.07:195:24Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:545.29:034.32:440.03:210.07:195:25Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:355.19:514.43:220.13:590.07:195:26Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:234.910:464.54:040.24:400.07:185:27Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:164.811:454.64:510.45:260.07:185:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:114.75:460.56:200.07:185:29First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:434.91:084.76:560.67:24-0.17:185:29First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:435.12:094.78:160.58:33-0.37:175:30First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:455.43:124.79:270.39:36-0.57:175:31Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:485.74:164.910:290.010:34-0.87:175:32Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:506.05:185.111:26-0.311:30-1.07:165:33Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:486.36:155.312:20-0.67:165:34Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:406.47:065.512:24-1.11:12-0.87:155:35Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:296.47:545.51:16-1.22:00-0.87:155:36Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:166.28:435.42:05-1.12:46-0.77:145:37Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:035.99:335.22:52-0.83:31-0.57:145:38Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:535.510:265.03:38-0.54:14-0.27:135:39Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:445.011:204.84:25-0.14:570.17:135:40Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:354.65:120.45:410.47:125:41Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:134.712:244.36:030.76:320.67:115:42Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:044.61:124.17:021.07:310.87:115:43Third Quarter31Wed
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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