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 3h 38m 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 - Jun 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:124.46:465.612:230.912:220.76:048:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:554.47:265.71:080.81:030.76:038:20Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:364.38:055.81:530.71:450.76:038:21Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:154.38:455.82:380.62:280.76:038:21Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:564.29:295.73:230.63:130.76:038:22Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:424.210:195.64:080.63:590.76:028:22Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:394.211:155.54:540.64:490.76:028:23Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:434.45:420.55:420.76:028:23Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:135.512:454.76:310.46:400.86:028:24Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:085.41:415.07:230.27:460.86:028:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:005.42:355.48:190.08:560.76:028:25Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:535.33:295.79:16-0.110:020.56:028:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:485.24:246.010:10-0.311:010.36:028:25Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:455.15:196.211:02-0.411:570.26:028:26Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:445.06:156.311:54-0.46:028:26Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:424.97:096.312:530.112:46-0.36:028:26New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:374.88:006.31:480.01:39-0.26:028:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:294.78:496.12:410.12:31-0.16:038:27New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:194.69:385.83:310.23:210.06:038:27Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:114.510:295.54:180.34:100.26:038:28Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:084.411:235.15:030.54:580.46:038:28Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:044.45:460.65:460.76:038:28Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:144.912:554.56:280.76:340.96:048:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:014.61:414.67:110.87:261.16:048:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:434.42:254.77:560.88:231.26:048:28First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:234.33:084.88:430.79:211.26:058:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:054.13:514.99:310.710:141.16:058:29Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:504.04:375.010:170.611:030.96:058:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:394.05:245.111:010.611:510.86:068:29Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:303.96:125.311:460.56:068:29Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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