Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 40m at 8:27 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:45 pm (5.3 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 - Sep 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:534.511:533.95:220.55:550.86:487:39Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:434.75:580.66:450.96:487:38First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:453.81:374.86:430.67:471.06:497:36First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:413.82:345.07:440.69:040.96:507:35First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:423.93:355.29:020.410:140.66:507:34Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:474.14:375.510:160.111:130.26:517:32Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:544.45:385.811:19-0.26:527:31Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:574.96:356.112:07-0.212:18-0.66:527:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:565.37:276.312:59-0.61:15-0.86:537:28Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:495.88:176.31:49-0.92:09-1.06:547:27Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:386.09:056.12:37-1.13:02-0.96:557:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:286.19:555.73:24-1.13:54-0.86:557:24Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:206.010:495.24:10-1.04:46-0.56:567:23Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:175.711:484.84:57-0.75:39-0.16:577:21Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:165.55:45-0.36:360.36:577:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:474.41:145.26:360.17:410.76:587:18Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:454.12:125.07:350.48:561.06:597:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:414.03:094.88:440.610:041.06:597:16Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:383.94:064.79:510.610:560.97:007:14Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:334.05:014.710:470.511:390.87:017:13Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:274.25:514.711:350.47:017:11Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:164.46:354.812:180.612:190.37:027:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:594.67:134.912:560.51:010.27:037:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:384.87:474.91:320.31:410.27:037:07New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:125.08:174.82:070.22:200.27:047:06New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:435.08:474.72:400.22:570.27:057:04New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:155.09:174.53:120.23:330.37:067:03Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:485.09:504.33:430.34:110.47:067:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:284.910:304.04:140.44:510.67:077:00Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:174.911:223.94:490.55:340.77:086:59Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 11:36 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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