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 4h 09m 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 - Feb 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:404.99:534.43:290.44:000.37:105:44Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:254.710:454.54:070.54:380.37:095:45Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:144.611:404.74:500.75:200.47:095:46First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:074.55:420.86:110.37:085:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:374.91:044.56:490.97:140.37:075:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:375.12:044.58:110.88:260.17:065:49First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:395.43:084.79:240.59:31-0.27:065:50Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:435.74:134.910:250.210:31-0.67:055:51Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:466.15:145.311:22-0.211:28-0.97:045:52Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:446.46:115.612:16-0.57:035:53Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:376.77:035.912:23-1.11:08-0.87:025:53Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:276.77:536.01:16-1.21:57-0.97:015:54Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:156.58:435.92:07-1.12:45-0.87:005:55Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:056.29:365.72:57-0.93:31-0.66:595:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:585.710:335.53:46-0.54:17-0.36:585:57Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:535.211:295.34:36-0.15:040.16:575:58Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:484.85:280.45:540.56:565:59Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:255.112:414.56:250.86:520.76:556:00Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:195.01:334.37:321.17:580.96:546:01Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:134.92:264.28:391.28:590.96:536:02Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:084.93:204.29:351.29:520.86:526:03Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:024.94:144.310:221.110:380.66:506:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:535.05:044.511:060.911:220.56:496:04Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:395.25:484.711:480.76:486:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:195.46:274.912:030.412:280.56:476:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:555.57:015.012:430.31:070.46:466:07New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:295.57:335.11:210.21:440.36:456:08New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:015.58:065.11:570.32:200.36:436:09New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:355.38:435.22:330.32:550.36:426:10Waxing Crescent29Fri
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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