Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 2:17 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:505.79:014.72:40-0.23:10-0.17:336:21New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:295.59:384.43:17-0.13:480.17:346:20Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:095.210:184.23:540.14:260.37:356:19Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:544.910:054.03:310.44:060.56:365:19Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:434.710:593.84:100.64:470.76:365:18Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:344.511:523.84:510.85:330.86:375:17First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:234.55:371.06:250.96:385:16First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:433.81:114.56:341.17:260.86:395:15First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:334.02:004.57:451.18:260.66:405:15First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:234.22:504.68:510.99:190.46:415:14Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:154.53:424.79:470.610:060.06:425:13Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:074.94:344.810:380.310:51-0.36:435:12Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:585.45:255.011:29-0.111:38-0.66:445:12Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:485.96:135.212:19-0.36:455:11Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:366.27:005.312:25-0.91:09-0.56:465:10Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:236.47:495.21:14-1.02:00-0.66:475:10Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:126.48:405.12:03-1.12:50-0.66:485:09Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:066.29:395.02:54-1.03:42-0.66:495:09Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:056.010:454.83:47-0.84:37-0.46:505:08Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:085.711:514.84:43-0.55:35-0.26:505:08Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:105.55:44-0.26:39-0.16:515:07Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:524.81:095.36:520.17:46-0.16:525:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:514.92:075.18:040.28:48-0.16:535:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:495.03:044.99:100.29:42-0.26:545:06Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:445.13:594.710:060.110:29-0.26:555:06Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:375.34:524.610:560.011:12-0.36:565:06Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:265.45:404.611:430.011:54-0.36:575:05Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:115.56:234.612:270.06:585:05New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:515.67:014.512:35-0.31:080.06:595:05New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:295.57:374.41:14-0.21:470.07:005:05New Moon30Fri
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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