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 25m 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 - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:074.012:294.56:040.56:340.96:487:39Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:553.91:194.66:470.57:311.06:487:38Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:463.92:124.87:410.58:441.06:497:36Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:404.03:095.08:480.49:570.76:507:35Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:394.14:095.39:560.210:570.46:507:34Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:414.45:105.610:58-0.211:510.06:517:32Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:424.86:085.911:55-0.56:527:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:405.37:036.212:43-0.412:52-0.96:527:30New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:345.77:546.31:34-0.81:47-1.16:537:28New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:256.08:436.22:24-1.02:41-1.16:547:27New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:166.29:336.03:13-1.23:34-1.16:547:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:096.110:275.64:01-1.14:26-0.96:557:24Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:076.011:265.24:50-0.95:20-0.56:567:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:075.85:40-0.66:16-0.16:577:21First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:284.81:075.66:34-0.27:170.36:577:20First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:274.52:045.47:340.28:260.56:587:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:254.33:015.28:430.49:350.66:597:17First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:224.23:585.19:500.410:330.66:597:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:184.14:535.010:460.411:200.67:007:14Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:134.25:455.011:350.37:017:13Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:034.46:325.012:030.512:200.27:017:11Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:484.67:135.012:430.31:030.27:027:10Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:284.87:505.11:210.21:430.27:037:09Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:034.98:245.01:580.12:210.27:037:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:355.08:564.92:340.02:580.27:047:06Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:065.09:284.73:090.13:330.37:057:05Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:394.910:024.43:430.24:080.57:067:03Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:154.810:424.24:170.34:440.67:067:02Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:594.811:304.04:520.45:240.77:077:00Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:514.85:300.56:090.97:086:59Third Quarter30Wed
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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