Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:27 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 13m at 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 - Feb 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:176.77:325.512:59-1.01:42-0.87:105:45New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:056.68:235.61:52-1.12:30-0.97:095:46New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:566.49:175.62:44-1.03:18-0.97:085:47Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:496.010:145.53:35-0.74:05-0.77:075:48Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:455.511:135.34:28-0.34:52-0.47:075:48Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:425.15:240.25:420.07:065:49First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:115.212:384.76:260.66:370.37:055:50First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:075.11:334.37:400.97:410.57:045:51First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:045.02:304.18:541.18:460.67:035:52First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:034.93:274.09:541.19:430.67:025:53Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:024.94:244.110:431.010:330.57:015:54Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:574.95:164.311:281.011:190.37:005:55Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:455.06:014.512:080.86:595:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:255.26:414.712:020.212:460.76:585:57Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:005.37:174.812:430.21:220.66:575:58Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:315.37:504.81:210.21:570.56:565:59Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:015.28:224.81:580.22:290.56:556:00Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:315.18:564.72:320.33:000.56:546:01Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:024.99:334.73:070.53:310.66:536:02Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:394.710:174.73:440.64:020.76:526:02Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:234.511:084.84:240.84:360.86:516:03Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:144.35:101.05:180.86:506:04Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:044.912:114.26:061.16:120.86:486:05Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:025.11:114.27:191.27:270.86:476:06Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:055.32:164.38:391.08:470.56:466:07Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:105.63:244.69:460.79:540.26:456:08Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:136.04:295.010:430.310:54-0.26:446:09Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:136.35:305.411:37-0.111:50-0.66:426:09Waning Crescent28Thu
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 5:16 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 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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