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 3h 01m 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:496.011:254.54:27-0.65:230.07:336:21Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:525.611:304.24:20-0.25:210.36:345:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:555.25:160.26:240.66:355:19Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:324.212:555.06:190.57:330.86:365:18Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:294.21:504.77:300.78:350.76:375:17Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:244.32:424.68:390.79:240.66:385:17Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:164.43:324.49:340.610:040.56:395:16Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:054.64:194.310:220.610:410.46:405:15Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:524.95:034.311:050.511:180.26:405:14Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:355.15:434.311:460.411:540.26:415:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:145.26:214.312:260.36:425:13New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:495.36:554.312:310.11:060.36:435:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:235.37:284.21:080.21:450.36:445:11New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:565.28:004.01:430.32:240.36:455:11New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:315.18:353.82:180.43:030.46:465:10Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:125.09:173.72:540.53:440.56:475:10Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:014.910:123.63:320.54:280.66:485:09Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:574.911:153.74:150.65:160.66:495:09Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:534.95:060.76:090.66:505:08First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:163.912:484.96:090.77:100.46:515:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:164.31:434.97:260.68:120.16:525:07First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:154.72:395.08:420.49:09-0.36:535:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:145.23:375.09:460.110:01-0.66:535:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:125.74:365.110:45-0.210:52-0.96:545:06Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:096.15:335.111:41-0.411:43-1.16:555:06Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:036.46:275.112:36-0.66:565:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:546.57:195.012:35-1.11:30-0.66:575:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:436.48:094.91:27-1.02:22-0.66:585:05Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:346.29:034.62:17-0.93:13-0.46:595:05Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:285.810:014.43:07-0.64:03-0.17:005:05Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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