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 (tomorrow) : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 18m at 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 - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:196.49:455.43:11-1.13:51-0.77:086:58Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:126.210:415.03:59-1.04:44-0.47:096:57Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:115.911:454.64:49-0.75:400.07:106:55Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:155.65:42-0.36:410.47:106:54Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:504.41:195.46:400.17:520.67:116:53Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:534.22:205.17:470.49:080.87:126:51Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:534.23:205.09:020.510:120.77:136:50Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:524.24:184.910:080.511:020.67:136:49Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:474.45:114.811:020.411:440.57:146:47Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:394.65:594.811:490.37:156:46Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:254.86:414.812:210.412:330.27:166:45Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:065.17:184.712:570.31:140.27:166:43New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:435.27:514.71:310.21:520.27:176:42New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:165.38:224.62:050.12:300.27:186:41New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:485.28:524.42:380.23:060.37:196:40New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:205.19:234.23:110.33:420.47:206:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:544.99:564.03:430.54:190.67:206:37Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:344.810:383.74:160.64:590.77:216:36Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:254.711:323.64:510.85:430.97:226:35Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:224.75:320.96:341.07:236:34First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:333.61:194.86:220.97:351.07:246:33First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:343.72:164.97:280.98:450.87:246:31First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:354.03:125.08:500.79:480.47:256:30First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:364.44:105.210:030.410:410.07:266:29Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:364.95:065.411:040.111:30-0.57:276:28Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:345.56:015.512:01-0.37:286:27Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:296.06:545.612:19-0.812:56-0.67:296:26Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:216.47:455.61:08-1.11:50-0.77:306:25Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:106.68:355.41:57-1.22:43-0.77:306:24Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:596.69:265.22:46-1.13:35-0.67:316:23Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:516.310:224.83:36-0.94:28-0.47:326:22Waning 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 6:05 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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