Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:27 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 2:06 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:076.66:245.912:28-0.46:416:10New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:576.87:146.212:44-0.81:17-0.76:406:11New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:446.78:026.31:36-0.82:03-0.76:396:12New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:326.48:516.22:26-0.72:49-0.66:376:13Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:225.99:436.03:16-0.43:34-0.36:366:14Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:175.410:405.74:070.04:190.06:356:14Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:145.011:385.54:590.55:060.46:346:15Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:124.65:561.05:590.86:326:16First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:365.21:084.47:051.37:021.16:316:17First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:345.03:044.39:221.59:141.17:307:18First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:324.94:004.310:241.510:171.17:287:18First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:304.94:554.411:121.411:080.97:277:19Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:244.95:464.611:541.311:540.77:267:20Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:125.16:324.912:331.17:247:21Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:535.27:125.112:360.61:100.97:237:22Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:295.47:485.31:160.51:460.77:227:22Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:015.48:215.41:550.52:200.67:207:23Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:315.38:525.42:320.52:530.67:197:24Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:005.29:245.43:090.53:250.77:187:25Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:325.010:015.43:460.63:570.87:167:25Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:104.810:465.44:250.74:310.97:157:26Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:564.611:425.45:080.95:101.07:137:27Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:544.45:561.15:571.07:127:28Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:435.412:584.46:541.26:571.17:117:28Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:465.52:024.58:061.38:151.07:097:29Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:495.73:084.89:221.19:370.87:087:30Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:515.94:135.110:260.710:430.47:077:31Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:526.15:155.511:210.311:410.17:057:31Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:506.36:136.012:120.07:047:32Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:446.57:056.412:35-0.21:01-0.37:037:33New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:346.57:536.61:28-0.41:48-0.47:017:34New Moon31Sun
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 58% 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 (58% 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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