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 2h 26m 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 - Jul 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:544.211:214.94:490.44:570.66:078:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:474.25:290.45:390.86:078:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:094.712:374.26:090.56:231.06:088:28Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:544.51:214.36:510.57:121.16:088:28Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:374.42:034.47:360.68:081.26:088:28Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:194.32:454.68:260.59:101.16:098:28Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:034.23:304.89:170.510:071.06:108:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:504.24:185.010:080.311:000.86:108:27Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:424.25:095.310:560.211:510.56:118:27Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:364.26:025.611:450.06:118:27Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:294.46:545.912:420.312:35-0.26:128:27New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:214.67:436.11:340.01:28-0.46:128:26New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:114.88:326.22:25-0.22:21-0.66:138:26New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:024.99:226.13:14-0.43:14-0.66:148:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:575.010:156.04:03-0.54:07-0.66:148:25Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:585.111:145.74:52-0.65:02-0.56:158:25Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:005.25:43-0.65:58-0.36:158:24Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:135.512:595.46:35-0.56:570.06:168:24First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:105.31:555.57:31-0.48:020.16:178:23First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:055.02:505.68:31-0.39:100.26:178:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:004.83:445.69:31-0.310:140.26:188:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:564.54:395.610:27-0.211:110.26:198:21Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:544.45:355.611:19-0.26:198:21Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:514.36:285.612:030.212:08-0.16:208:20Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:454.37:175.612:520.212:57-0.16:218:19Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:324.48:015.51:390.11:43-0.16:218:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:154.48:425.42:220.12:280.06:228:18Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:544.49:205.23:020.13:090.16:238:17Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:344.49:595.03:400.13:480.36:248:16Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:154.310:404.74:160.24:270.46:248:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:004.211:244.54:530.25:050.66:258:15Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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