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 4h 36m 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 - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:235.57:436.11:23-0.71:33-0.96:477:40New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:125.68:306.02:12-0.82:24-0.96:487:38New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:595.79:165.72:58-0.83:12-0.86:497:37New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:455.610:015.33:41-0.63:58-0.56:497:36Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:345.410:494.94:23-0.44:43-0.26:507:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:255.211:404.55:04-0.15:280.26:517:33Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:185.05:450.26:140.56:517:32First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:304.21:094.86:290.57:030.86:527:30First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:204.01:594.77:180.78:011.06:537:29First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:093.92:484.68:190.89:061.16:537:28First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:593.93:394.69:240.810:051.06:547:26First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:523.94:314.610:210.710:550.86:557:25Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:454.05:214.811:110.611:410.56:557:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:374.26:095.011:560.46:567:22Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:244.56:535.212:250.312:410.26:577:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:064.87:325.31:070.01:240.06:587:19Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:455.08:105.31:48-0.22:07-0.16:587:18Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:235.38:475.32:28-0.32:50-0.26:597:16Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:035.49:275.13:08-0.43:33-0.17:007:15Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:475.510:135.03:48-0.44:18-0.17:007:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:385.511:084.74:31-0.45:060.17:017:12Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:375.45:18-0.35:590.27:027:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:094.612:395.46:10-0.26:590.47:027:09Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:114.61:405.47:100.08:100.47:037:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:134.62:405.58:200.09:250.37:047:07Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:164.73:415.59:330.010:280.17:047:05Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:184.94:425.610:37-0.211:23-0.27:057:04Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:195.15:415.611:34-0.47:067:02Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:155.46:355.712:14-0.412:27-0.57:077:01Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:065.67:245.71:02-0.51:18-0.67:077:00New Moon30Sun
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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