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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 01m at 2:17 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:05 am (5.1 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 - Aug 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:394.96:106.211:53-0.86:258:14Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:415.17:076.312:47-0.512:51-1.06:268:14New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:385.38:006.41:42-0.71:47-1.16:278:13New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:315.58:516.32:35-0.92:41-1.06:288:12New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:225.59:416.03:24-0.93:33-0.96:288:11Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:155.410:335.64:12-0.84:23-0.76:298:10Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:105.311:275.24:58-0.65:13-0.36:308:09Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:065.15:43-0.36:030.16:308:08Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:204.812:595.06:290.06:540.46:318:07First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:104.41:494.97:170.27:510.76:328:06First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:584.22:384.88:100.48:530.96:338:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:454.03:274.89:080.59:520.96:338:04First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:343.94:174.710:040.510:430.86:348:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:263.95:084.810:540.511:300.76:358:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:193.95:584.911:400.46:358:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:114.16:445.012:150.512:250.36:368:00Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:574.27:265.21:000.31:090.26:377:58Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:374.48:035.21:420.11:520.16:387:57Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:144.58:385.22:230.02:320.16:387:56Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:494.79:145.23:01-0.13:120.16:397:55Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:274.89:525.03:39-0.23:520.16:407:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:114.810:374.84:17-0.24:340.26:407:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:014.911:284.74:56-0.25:190.36:417:51Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:585.05:39-0.26:100.46:427:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:244.612:555.26:27-0.27:090.56:427:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:214.51:535.37:24-0.18:200.56:437:48Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:204.52:525.48:31-0.29:350.46:447:46Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:224.63:545.69:41-0.310:400.16:457:45Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:254.74:565.710:45-0.511:37-0.26:457:44Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:295.05:565.911:43-0.76:467:42Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:295.26:526.112:32-0.512:39-0.86:477:41New Moon31Fri
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 5:11 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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