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 5h 11m at 5:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:23 am (5.6 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 - Nov 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:064.86:304.812:290.47:346:21Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:485.16:114.812:390.012:120.26:345:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:265.46:494.912:19-0.212:550.06:355:19Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:045.77:274.812:59-0.31:38-0.16:365:18Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:435.88:074.71:40-0.42:21-0.16:375:17Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:265.88:524.62:22-0.43:060.06:385:16Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:155.79:474.43:07-0.33:530.06:395:15Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:135.510:524.43:55-0.24:450.16:405:15Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:155.411:574.54:48-0.15:420.26:415:14Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:165.45:490.16:470.26:425:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:594.61:165.36:590.27:570.16:435:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:004.82:155.38:130.29:00-0.26:445:12Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:005.13:145.29:190.09:54-0.46:455:11Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:585.44:135.210:17-0.210:44-0.66:465:11Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:535.75:095.211:11-0.411:32-0.76:465:10Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:455.96:015.212:03-0.56:475:09New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:326.16:475.112:18-0.712:51-0.56:485:09New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:166.17:304.91:02-0.61:38-0.56:495:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:585.98:114.71:45-0.52:21-0.36:505:08New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:415.78:534.42:26-0.33:03-0.16:515:07Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:265.39:404.13:070.03:430.26:525:07Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:155.010:323.93:470.24:250.46:535:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:074.711:273.84:290.55:080.66:545:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:574.55:140.85:550.76:555:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:193.812:454.46:051.06:490.86:565:06First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:093.91:324.37:091.17:480.76:575:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:584.02:204.38:181.18:440.56:585:05First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:474.23:094.39:170.99:320.36:585:05Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:364.53:594.310:080.710:170.16:595:05Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:254.84:494.410:560.411:00-0.27:005:05Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 9:11 pm — 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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