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 31m 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 - Mar 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:336.77:006.212:21-0.91:02-0.66:416:10Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:226.87:506.41:15-1.01:51-0.86:406:11Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:116.68:416.42:07-1.02:39-0.76:396:12Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:026.39:356.22:58-0.83:27-0.56:376:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:575.810:346.03:49-0.44:15-0.26:366:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:575.411:345.84:430.05:060.26:356:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:575.05:390.56:030.66:346:15Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:335.61:554.77:430.98:080.87:327:16Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:305.42:514.58:551.19:180.97:317:17Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:285.33:474.510:001.210:190.97:307:18Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:245.24:424.510:531.211:100.87:287:18Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:185.25:334.711:371.111:560.77:277:19Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:085.36:204.912:180.97:267:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:525.47:025.112:380.612:570.87:247:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:305.57:385.31:180.51:350.67:237:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:055.58:115.31:570.52:120.57:227:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:375.48:425.42:330.52:480.57:207:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:095.39:135.33:080.63:220.67:197:24New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:415.19:475.33:430.73:560.77:187:25Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:184.910:285.24:190.84:310.87:167:25Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:024.711:175.24:571.05:090.97:157:26Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:554.55:401.15:521.07:147:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:155.212:524.56:311.36:441.07:127:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:155.41:514.67:351.37:491.07:117:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:155.52:514.88:541.29:050.87:097:29First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:175.73:535.110:030.910:140.47:087:30Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:196.04:555.511:010.511:140.07:077:31Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:206.35:546.011:540.17:057:31Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:176.56:496.412:10-0.312:45-0.27:047:32Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:116.67:406.71:04-0.61:35-0.57:037:33Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:016.68:296.91:57-0.72:24-0.57:017:34Full Moon31Tue
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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