Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:43 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 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 - Apr 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:496.49:186.82:49-0.63:12-0.47:007:34Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:396.110:096.63:40-0.43:59-0.26:597:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:335.611:056.34:30-0.14:470.26:577:36Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:325.25:210.35:370.66:567:37Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:055.912:334.96:140.76:300.96:557:37Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:045.61:314.77:121.17:321.26:537:38Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:015.42:254.78:171.38:421.36:527:39Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:555.33:184.79:211.49:471.36:517:40Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:485.24:094.810:141.310:401.26:497:40Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:395.24:585.010:581.211:251.06:487:41Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:285.25:455.211:391.06:477:42Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:135.36:275.412:070.912:180.96:467:43Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:545.47:065.612:480.812:570.76:447:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:325.47:405.71:280.71:350.66:437:44New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:065.38:135.82:070.72:130.66:427:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:405.28:465.82:450.72:490.76:417:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:145.19:225.83:230.73:260.76:397:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:534.910:045.74:030.84:050.86:387:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:404.710:575.64:450.94:470.96:377:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:394.611:575.65:311.15:351.06:367:49Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:424.76:241.16:301.06:357:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:595.71:424.97:261.17:361.06:347:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:595.72:415.28:361.08:500.86:327:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:585.93:405.59:420.79:580.56:317:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:586.04:385.910:380.310:580.26:307:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:566.15:356.311:300.011:53-0.16:297:53Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:536.26:296.612:19-0.26:287:54Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:486.27:206.912:47-0.31:09-0.36:277:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:396.18:087.01:40-0.31:58-0.36:267:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:285.98:556.82:32-0.32:45-0.16:257:57Full Moon30Thu
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 3:33 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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