Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5m at 5:52 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:07 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:405.82:245.58:110.18:310.46:038:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:365.63:185.79:120.19:370.46:038:20First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:305.44:115.810:060.010:350.36:038:21Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:245.25:045.910:550.011:270.36:038:21Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:185.15:546.011:410.06:038:22Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:104.96:436.012:170.312:250.16:028:22Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:584.87:276.01:040.31:090.26:028:23Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:434.78:095.91:500.31:520.36:028:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:234.68:495.72:330.42:350.46:028:24Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:034.59:305.53:140.53:160.66:028:24Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:454.410:125.23:540.53:570.76:028:25Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:324.210:595.04:340.64:380.96:028:25Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:254.211:484.85:140.75:191.16:028:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:174.25:550.76:021.26:028:26Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:364.71:034.36:380.76:481.36:028:26Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:204.71:464.47:240.77:421.36:028:27Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:034.72:294.78:130.68:451.26:028:27Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:474.63:155.09:050.59:461.06:038:27Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:354.64:045.39:560.310:420.76:038:27Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:274.74:575.710:460.011:360.46:038:28Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:224.75:516.011:36-0.26:038:28Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:184.96:456.312:290.112:28-0.46:048:28New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:135.07:386.51:24-0.11:22-0.66:048:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:075.28:306.62:18-0.32:18-0.76:048:28New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:025.29:236.53:12-0.53:13-0.76:048:28New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:005.210:206.34:05-0.64:09-0.66:058:29Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:035.311:226.04:58-0.65:05-0.46:058:29Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:085.35:51-0.56:03-0.26:058:29Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:235.81:085.46:46-0.47:040.06:068:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:205.52:035.57:43-0.38:090.26:068:29First Quarter30Mon
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 8:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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