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 2h 51m 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 - Jan 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:226.16:454.912:05-0.812:58-0.47:195:16Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:106.37:345.012:56-1.01:47-0.67:195:17Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:586.48:255.11:47-1.12:36-0.77:195:18Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:496.39:215.12:38-1.13:26-0.87:195:18Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:446.010:235.03:30-0.94:16-0.77:195:19Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:435.711:265.04:24-0.65:09-0.67:195:20Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:425.45:22-0.36:05-0.47:195:21Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:265.112:405.16:250.07:07-0.27:195:22Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:255.11:374.87:360.38:12-0.17:195:23Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:225.12:354.58:470.39:11-0.17:195:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:195.23:334.49:480.310:04-0.17:195:24Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:165.34:304.310:420.310:52-0.27:195:25Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:105.45:244.311:310.211:38-0.27:195:26Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:585.46:104.412:160.27:185:27New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:425.56:514.412:22-0.212:580.27:185:28New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:215.57:284.51:04-0.21:370.17:185:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:575.48:034.41:43-0.12:140.17:185:30New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:335.28:384.32:200.02:500.27:175:31Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:095.09:174.22:550.23:250.27:175:32Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:484.79:594.13:300.44:010.37:175:33Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:304.510:464.14:060.64:370.47:165:34Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:144.411:354.14:430.85:160.57:165:35First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:004.25:271.06:000.67:155:36First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:234.312:484.16:211.16:520.67:155:37First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:154.51:394.17:341.17:540.57:145:38First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:104.82:354.18:510.98:570.27:145:39Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:095.13:354.39:540.69:55-0.17:135:40Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:095.54:364.610:500.310:50-0.57:125:41Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:075.95:334.911:43-0.111:45-0.87:125:42Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:026.36:275.312:36-0.47:115:43Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:536.67:185.612:38-1.11:26-0.77:105:44Full Moon31Sat
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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