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 4h 08m 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 - Mar 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:534.35:231.35:351.06:426:10First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:114.612:424.16:141.56:271.26:416:11First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:024.61:344.17:231.67:331.36:396:12First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:554.62:284.18:401.68:401.26:386:12First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:504.83:234.29:391.49:370.96:376:13Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:465.04:174.410:291.110:270.66:356:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:395.35:064.711:140.911:140.36:346:15Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:285.75:525.111:570.66:336:16Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:125.96:355.512:010.012:400.36:326:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:546.17:175.812:48-0.21:210.16:306:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:356.18:006.01:34-0.32:02-0.16:296:18Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:176.08:486.12:21-0.32:45-0.26:286:19Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:055.710:426.14:10-0.24:30-0.17:267:20Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:005.411:436.05:010.15:180.17:257:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:025.15:550.46:120.37:247:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:475.91:074.96:570.77:160.67:227:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:495.82:114.88:090.98:310.77:217:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:525.83:154.89:250.99:460.67:207:23Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:545.84:184.910:300.710:480.57:187:24Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:555.85:185.111:240.611:420.37:177:25Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:525.96:125.312:120.57:167:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:436.06:595.612:310.212:560.47:147:27Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:286.07:405.71:180.11:370.37:137:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:085.98:175.82:010.12:150.37:117:28New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:445.78:535.82:410.22:510.47:107:29New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:205.49:285.73:190.43:260.57:097:30New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:575.110:045.43:560.74:010.77:077:30Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:374.810:465.24:320.94:370.97:067:31Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:244.511:345.05:091.25:151.17:057:32Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:174.35:491.45:571.47:037:33Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:264.91:104.26:361.66:451.57:027:33First Quarter31Thu
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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