Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:12 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 34m at 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 - Jan 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:545.09:004.02:410.23:160.27:185:15Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:324.89:413.93:160.33:530.37:195:16Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:144.610:293.93:510.54:300.37:195:17Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:004.511:204.04:290.65:100.47:195:18Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:484.45:130.75:540.47:195:19First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:124.212:374.46:070.86:470.37:195:19First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:064.51:304.47:190.87:490.27:195:20First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:034.82:284.48:370.78:52-0.17:195:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:035.23:294.59:440.39:51-0.57:195:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:045.64:314.710:430.010:47-0.87:195:23Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:046.05:315.011:40-0.411:43-1.17:195:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:016.46:275.312:35-0.77:195:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:536.67:195.512:38-1.31:28-0.97:195:26Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:446.78:125.51:32-1.42:19-1.07:195:26Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:356.59:065.42:24-1.33:09-1.07:185:27Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:296.210:055.33:16-1.13:58-0.87:185:28Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:265.711:055.24:08-0.74:49-0.67:185:29Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:245.35:02-0.35:41-0.27:185:30Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:035.112:194.95:590.16:370.17:175:31Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:595.01:134.67:040.57:390.37:175:32Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:544.92:064.38:140.78:390.37:165:33Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:484.93:004.19:160.89:330.37:165:34Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:424.93:544.010:090.710:200.37:165:35Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:354.94:464.110:550.711:050.27:155:36Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:255.15:344.211:380.611:480.17:155:37Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:085.26:164.412:200.47:145:38New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:475.36:544.512:290.01:000.37:135:39New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:225.37:284.51:080.01:380.27:135:40New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:565.38:004.51:450.12:140.27:125:41New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:285.28:334.52:200.22:500.27:125:42Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:025.09:104.42:540.33:250.27:115:43Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 11:08 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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