Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 38m at 7:59 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:06 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:354.04:524.610:440.711:300.87:096:57Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:264.25:414.711:310.67:096:56Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:134.56:244.912:100.512:150.47:106:55Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:544.87:045.012:490.312:580.27:116:53New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:325.17:405.01:260.11:410.07:116:52New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:075.38:145.02:020.02:230.07:126:51New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:435.58:494.92:38-0.13:05-0.17:136:49New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:225.69:284.73:14-0.13:480.07:146:48Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:075.510:144.43:53-0.14:330.17:146:47Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:015.511:114.24:350.05:220.37:156:45Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:025.45:230.16:170.57:166:44First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:174.11:055.46:190.37:220.67:176:43First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:244.22:075.47:280.48:360.57:186:42First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:304.33:095.48:500.49:450.37:186:40First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:354.54:095.510:030.210:440.07:196:39Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:384.85:085.611:050.011:35-0.37:206:38Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:375.26:045.612:00-0.37:216:37Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:305.56:555.612:22-0.612:52-0.47:226:35Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:185.87:425.51:08-0.71:42-0.57:226:34Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:026.08:255.31:51-0.72:29-0.47:236:33Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:435.99:075.02:33-0.63:13-0.37:246:32Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:235.89:494.63:13-0.43:560.07:256:31Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:065.510:354.33:52-0.14:380.37:266:30Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:535.111:274.04:320.25:200.67:276:29Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:464.85:140.46:040.97:276:28Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:243.812:414.65:590.76:551.27:286:27Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:193.71:334.46:510.97:571.27:296:25Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:123.72:244.47:541.19:051.27:306:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:053.83:144.49:041.110:021.07:316:23Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:564.04:034.410:040.910:470.77:326:22Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:454.34:524.510:550.711:270.47:336:22Waning Crescent31Wed
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 11:02 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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