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 4h 47m at 9:03 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (4.5 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 - May 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:334.96:035.511:500.96:247:57Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:144.96:435.712:160.912:260.86:237:58Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:534.97:205.812:560.81:020.86:227:59Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:304.97:545.81:360.81:390.86:217:59Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:044.88:285.82:170.82:160.96:208:00Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:374.69:035.72:570.82:521.06:198:01Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:134.59:435.63:380.93:301.16:188:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:544.310:315.54:211.04:111.26:188:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:484.211:305.45:061.14:561.26:178:03Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:534.25:551.15:481.26:168:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:315.512:574.56:481.16:491.26:158:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:285.51:554.87:470.98:001.16:148:06Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:235.62:525.28:480.69:140.96:138:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:175.73:485.79:450.310:180.66:138:07Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:125.74:446.110:370.011:160.36:128:08Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:085.75:396.511:27-0.36:118:09Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:055.76:336.712:110.112:16-0.46:118:09Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:005.67:246.91:060.01:07-0.46:108:10New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:535.58:146.82:00-0.11:58-0.36:098:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:445.39:046.62:540.02:49-0.16:098:12New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:375.09:566.23:460.23:400.26:088:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:354.810:555.84:380.44:320.46:088:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:384.611:575.55:300.75:240.76:078:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:384.66:220.96:190.96:078:14Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:545.21:324.67:141.17:161.16:068:15First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:455.02:214.88:081.18:191.26:068:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:314.83:074.99:001.19:191.36:058:16First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:144.73:525.09:451.010:111.26:058:17First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:574.64:375.210:250.910:561.16:048:18Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:414.55:215.311:040.811:401.06:048:18Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:264.46:045.511:420.76:048:19Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 11:58 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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