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 1h 41m 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 - Feb 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:426.68:095.71:31-1.22:15-0.97:105:45Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:316.59:025.72:23-1.23:04-0.97:095:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:246.210:015.63:15-1.03:53-0.87:085:47Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:215.811:025.54:08-0.74:43-0.57:075:48Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:215.45:03-0.35:36-0.27:075:48Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:025.412:195.06:030.26:350.17:065:49Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:005.31:164.77:110.57:410.37:055:50Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:575.22:144.48:240.78:460.47:045:51Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:555.23:124.39:280.79:430.47:035:52Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:535.24:094.310:210.710:330.37:025:53Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:485.25:024.411:080.711:190.27:015:54Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:375.35:494.511:510.67:005:55Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:215.46:294.712:030.112:310.56:595:56New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:595.47:054.812:430.11:090.46:585:57New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:335.47:394.91:220.11:450.36:575:58New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:065.38:114.81:580.22:200.36:565:59New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:395.28:444.72:320.32:540.46:556:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:125.09:204.73:050.53:280.56:546:01Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:504.710:024.63:390.74:030.66:536:02Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:334.510:504.64:160.94:390.76:526:02Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:224.411:434.74:571.05:200.86:516:03First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:134.35:471.26:100.86:506:04First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:394.91:084.36:551.27:140.76:486:05First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:385.12:084.48:171.18:260.56:476:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:405.43:104.79:270.89:320.26:466:07Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:435.84:135.010:250.510:30-0.36:456:08Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:446.15:135.511:190.111:27-0.66:446:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:416.56:085.912:11-0.36:426:09Full Moon28Sat
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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