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 : 9:03 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 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 - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:485.23:094.49:290.49:31-0.37:195:16Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:475.34:104.310:280.310:24-0.37:195:17Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:455.45:094.311:230.211:15-0.47:195:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:405.56:034.412:150.17:195:18Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:295.66:504.412:04-0.41:020.17:195:19Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:135.67:324.412:51-0.41:450.17:195:20Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:535.58:124.41:35-0.42:250.27:195:21Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:325.38:534.32:17-0.33:020.27:195:22Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:105.09:374.22:56-0.13:370.37:195:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:514.710:254.13:350.24:120.47:195:23Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:334.511:144.14:140.44:470.57:195:24Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:164.24:540.75:240.67:195:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:014.111:59 AM4.15:390.96:050.77:195:26Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:474.112:433.96:321.16:550.87:185:27Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:334.31:313.87:391.27:560.87:185:28Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:234.42:243.78:501.18:570.67:185:29Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:184.73:213.79:500.99:510.47:185:30Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:145.04:203.910:440.610:420.17:175:31Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:095.45:164.111:360.311:33-0.27:175:32Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:005.86:084.512:260.07:175:33New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:486.16:564.812:25-0.51:14-0.37:165:34New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:336.37:445.01:15-0.72:00-0.57:165:35New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:196.28:345.22:05-0.82:46-0.77:155:36Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:086.19:295.22:55-0.73:32-0.77:155:37Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:015.710:295.23:46-0.54:19-0.77:145:37Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:585.411:305.24:40-0.25:08-0.57:145:38Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:555.05:390.26:01-0.37:135:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:305.212:534.76:470.57:020.07:135:40First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:285.21:534.48:050.78:100.17:125:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:295.22:544.29:180.79:140.27:115:42Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:315.23:574.210:180.610:110.17:115:43Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:54 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 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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