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 1h 18m 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 - Aug 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:354.48:105.91:520.01:51-0.36:268:14Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:234.78:555.92:39-0.32:42-0.46:268:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:125.09:415.83:24-0.53:33-0.56:278:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:055.110:325.64:09-0.74:24-0.46:288:12Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:035.311:275.34:54-0.85:17-0.26:288:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:025.45:41-0.76:130.06:298:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:245.01:005.46:30-0.67:140.36:308:09Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:214.71:575.47:25-0.48:250.56:318:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:184.52:545.48:27-0.29:390.56:318:07Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:174.33:535.39:33-0.110:440.56:328:06Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:194.14:535.310:34-0.111:400.46:338:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:214.15:535.311:30-0.16:348:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:194.26:475.412:330.312:22-0.16:348:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:114.47:345.41:210.21:12-0.26:358:01New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:564.58:155.32:040.21:58-0.26:368:00New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:364.68:515.22:430.12:41-0.16:367:59New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:154.79:264.93:180.13:210.06:377:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:544.710:004.73:520.13:590.26:387:57Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:354.610:374.44:240.24:370.46:397:56Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:194.511:174.24:570.35:150.66:397:55Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:044.45:300.55:540.86:407:53Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:013.912:494.46:040.66:391.06:417:52First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:473.81:354.46:430.87:331.16:417:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:353.62:234.57:330.88:421.16:427:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:263.63:174.78:380.89:531.06:437:48First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:223.64:144.99:480.710:520.86:437:47Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:233.85:125.210:490.411:440.46:447:46Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:244.16:075.511:450.06:457:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:214.56:585.812:340.112:39-0.36:457:43Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:145.07:466.01:22-0.31:32-0.66:467:42Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:035.48:316.02:08-0.72:25-0.76:477:41Full 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 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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