Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:35 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 27m at 1:16 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:594.41:224.07:121.37:220.87:105:44First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:494.42:123.98:241.48:240.87:095:45First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:414.53:063.99:251.39:210.77:095:46Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:354.64:013.910:171.110:110.57:085:47Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:284.84:544.111:050.910:580.37:075:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:185.15:424.311:500.711:430.17:065:49Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:025.46:244.512:340.47:055:50Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:425.67:024.712:28-0.11:150.27:045:51Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:215.87:414.91:11-0.31:540.17:045:52Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:595.88:225.11:54-0.32:330.07:035:53Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:395.79:095.22:38-0.33:13-0.17:025:54Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:255.510:035.23:24-0.23:54-0.17:015:55Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:175.211:025.34:120.04:390.07:005:56Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:155.05:050.35:290.16:595:57Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:025.412:144.86:060.56:290.26:585:57Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:035.41:154.77:180.77:410.36:575:58Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:045.52:204.68:350.78:540.26:565:59Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:075.63:254.69:420.59:560.06:556:00Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:105.84:304.810:400.310:53-0.16:536:01Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:096.05:285.011:330.111:45-0.36:526:02Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:036.16:185.212:220.06:516:03New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:506.27:035.412:35-0.41:07-0.16:506:04New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:326.17:435.41:21-0.41:48-0.16:496:05New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:125.98:225.42:04-0.32:260.06:486:06New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:525.59:025.22:440.03:030.26:476:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:335.29:455.13:230.33:380.46:456:07Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:174.810:324.94:020.64:140.66:446:08Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:044.511:214.74:411.04:530.86:436:09Waxing Crescent28Mon
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 4:25 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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