Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 2:53 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:344.55:060.45:420.57:195:16Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:124.312:194.25:560.76:270.67:195:16Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:004.31:034.06:531.07:190.77:195:17Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:484.41:483.87:581.18:160.77:195:18Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:384.42:383.79:011.19:110.67:195:19Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:294.53:313.69:541.010:000.57:195:20Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:214.74:263.710:440.810:460.47:195:20Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:114.95:183.811:310.611:310.27:195:21Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:575.16:034.012:180.47:195:22New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:385.46:444.112:150.01:020.27:195:23New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:175.67:224.312:57-0.11:440.17:195:24New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:565.68:014.41:40-0.22:24-0.17:195:25New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:355.68:464.52:22-0.33:04-0.27:195:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:195.49:374.63:05-0.23:45-0.27:185:27Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:085.210:344.73:52-0.14:27-0.37:185:28Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:025.011:344.94:420.25:13-0.27:185:29First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:574.85:380.46:05-0.27:185:30First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:335.012:544.66:470.67:06-0.17:175:30First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:335.21:554.48:070.78:15-0.17:175:31First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:345.32:594.39:210.59:21-0.27:175:32Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:385.44:054.410:240.310:20-0.37:165:33Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:415.65:084.511:210.111:16-0.57:165:34Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:405.86:044.712:140.07:155:35Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:315.96:534.812:08-0.61:03-0.17:155:36Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:175.97:374.912:58-0.61:48-0.27:145:37Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:595.88:194.91:44-0.62:28-0.17:145:38Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:395.59:024.82:27-0.53:060.07:135:39Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:205.29:474.73:08-0.23:410.27:135:40Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:014.810:354.63:480.14:160.37:125:41Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:444.511:244.54:280.54:510.57:115:42Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:284.25:100.85:280.77:115:43Third Quarter31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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