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 1h 29m 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 - Aug 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:474.25:290.35:430.86:268:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:084.312:324.36:070.46:250.96:268:13Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:514.21:154.46:470.47:131.06:278:12Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:354.12:004.57:320.58:141.06:288:11Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:204.02:484.78:260.49:240.96:298:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:104.03:405.09:250.310:260.76:298:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:064.04:365.210:230.111:220.56:308:08Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:044.25:345.611:18-0.26:318:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:044.56:315.912:160.112:14-0.56:318:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:004.87:246.11:09-0.21:09-0.86:328:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:535.28:146.32:00-0.52:04-0.96:338:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:445.49:046.22:50-0.82:58-1.06:348:03New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:375.69:556.03:39-1.03:51-1.06:348:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:345.610:515.74:28-1.04:45-0.86:358:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:355.611:515.45:17-0.95:40-0.56:368:00Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:355.66:08-0.76:38-0.26:377:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:505.01:325.57:03-0.47:410.16:377:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:474.72:285.58:04-0.28:510.36:387:57First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:434.43:245.49:090.09:570.46:397:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:404.24:215.310:100.110:550.46:397:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:384.15:175.211:040.111:450.46:407:53Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:354.26:105.211:540.16:417:52Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:274.36:585.212:310.312:410.06:417:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:134.47:405.21:140.31:250.06:427:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:534.58:185.21:540.22:070.06:437:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:294.68:535.12:320.12:460.16:447:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:044.69:274.93:070.03:230.26:447:46Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:394.610:024.73:420.13:580.46:457:44Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:154.510:394.54:170.14:340.56:467:43Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:564.411:224.24:510.35:100.76:467:42Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:414.45:260.45:490.86:477:40Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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