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 4h 39m 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 - May 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:165.69:446.63:22-0.13:320.16:247:57Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:075.210:376.24:110.14:200.46:237:58Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:054.911:355.84:590.55:080.86:227:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:054.75:480.85:591.16:218:00Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:335.51:034.66:391.16:541.36:208:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:285.31:554.67:341.37:581.46:198:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:195.12:444.78:321.39:041.56:188:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:075.03:314.89:261.210:001.46:178:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:545.04:175.010:131.110:481.26:168:03Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:405.05:025.210:550.911:311.16:168:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:265.05:465.411:350.76:158:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:115.06:275.612:130.912:150.66:148:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:545.07:065.812:560.812:560.56:138:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:335.07:445.91:390.71:370.56:138:07New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:125.08:226.02:220.62:180.56:128:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:514.99:036.03:050.63:000.56:118:09New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:344.79:496.03:490.63:450.56:108:09Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:264.610:445.84:350.64:330.66:108:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:294.611:465.85:240.75:250.66:098:11Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:344.86:170.66:220.76:098:12First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:475.71:335.17:150.67:260.76:088:12First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:455.72:305.48:180.48:360.66:078:13First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:415.73:255.79:190.29:430.46:078:14First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:375.74:216.010:150.010:430.26:068:14Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:345.65:166.211:06-0.211:380.06:068:15Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:315.66:106.511:55-0.36:068:16Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:265.57:016.612:32-0.112:44-0.36:058:16Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:195.47:496.61:24-0.11:33-0.26:058:17Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:085.28:366.52:15-0.12:210.06:048:18Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:555.09:226.23:040.03:080.26:048:18Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:434.810:115.93:500.23:540.46:048:19Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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