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 18m 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 - Feb 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:554.62:024.08:091.28:340.87:105:44Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:484.62:544.09:101.19:290.77:095:45Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:414.73:484.010:021.010:170.57:095:46Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:334.84:414.210:490.811:020.47:085:47Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:215.15:294.411:340.611:450.27:075:48Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:045.36:114.612:170.47:065:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:425.56:484.712:270.112:590.27:055:50New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:185.67:244.91:07-0.11:380.07:045:51New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:545.68:015.01:46-0.12:16-0.17:045:52New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:315.58:415.12:26-0.12:55-0.17:035:53Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:135.49:295.13:070.03:35-0.17:025:54Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:015.210:255.13:510.14:17-0.17:015:55Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:575.011:255.24:400.35:050.07:005:56Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:554.95:360.56:000.16:595:57First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:265.312:554.86:440.77:060.16:585:57First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:285.41:584.88:040.78:180.16:575:58First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:315.63:024.99:160.59:24-0.16:565:59Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:345.74:055.110:160.210:23-0.46:556:00Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:366.05:065.311:110.011:18-0.66:536:01Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:336.26:005.612:03-0.26:526:02Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:246.36:495.812:10-0.712:51-0.46:516:03Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:106.37:335.812:59-0.71:36-0.46:506:04Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:546.18:175.81:46-0.62:18-0.36:496:05Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:365.89:015.62:30-0.42:58-0.16:486:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:185.49:485.43:12-0.13:370.26:476:06Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:045.010:385.13:540.24:160.56:456:07Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:534.711:304.94:360.64:560.86:446:08Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:434.45:201.05:401.06:436:09Third Quarter28Wed
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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