Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 10:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:40 am (4.3 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 - Apr 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:175.210:436.24:250.44:280.27:007:35Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:194.911:486.05:180.75:210.46:587:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:284.86:170.96:210.66:577:36First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:565.91:364.97:251.07:310.86:567:37First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:015.82:395.08:421.08:480.86:547:38First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:035.83:405.29:500.99:580.76:537:38First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:035.84:385.410:450.610:560.56:527:39Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:005.85:325.711:330.511:470.36:507:40Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:535.86:216.012:160.46:497:41Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:415.77:066.212:360.212:570.36:487:41Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:245.67:476.31:220.21:360.46:467:42Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:035.48:256.22:050.32:140.56:457:43Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:395.29:026.12:460.42:510.66:447:44Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:144.99:405.83:250.73:270.86:437:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:524.710:235.54:030.94:051.16:417:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:364.411:135.24:431.24:441.36:407:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:314.25:241.45:271.56:397:47Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:105.012:314.26:101.66:151.76:387:48Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:054.91:264.27:041.77:121.86:377:48Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:564.92:174.38:061.78:211.86:357:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:465.03:064.59:091.59:291.66:347:50Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:345.13:544.810:011.210:241.36:337:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:235.24:425.210:460.911:131.06:327:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:115.35:315.711:270.66:317:52Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:595.46:196.212:010.712:100.36:307:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:465.57:066.612:500.412:540.16:297:54New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:335.57:536.81:400.21:400.06:287:54New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:205.58:416.82:310.22:29-0.16:277:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:095.39:336.73:230.23:210.06:267:56Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:065.110:326.44:160.34:150.16:257:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 12:50 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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