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 13m 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 - Jul 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:575.21:385.37:140.07:390.56:078:29First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:484.92:285.38:060.18:430.76:078:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:364.53:165.38:580.39:440.86:088:28First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:244.24:055.29:490.410:380.86:088:28Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:123.94:555.210:360.411:260.96:098:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:033.85:465.111:210.46:098:28Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:553.86:355.112:110.912:070.46:108:28Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:453.97:205.212:550.812:530.46:108:27Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:304.08:005.21:400.71:380.46:118:27Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:114.08:375.22:220.62:200.56:118:27Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:484.09:135.13:030.53:010.56:128:27Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:254.09:495.03:410.43:390.66:138:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:044.010:274.84:180.34:160.76:138:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:484.111:094.74:530.34:550.76:148:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:364.311:554.55:280.35:370.86:148:25Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:264.56:050.26:240.86:158:25Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:424.41:164.86:460.17:200.96:168:24Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:314.32:075.17:350.18:300.86:168:24Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:244.23:035.48:350.09:440.76:178:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:224.24:035.69:40-0.210:500.56:188:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:264.35:055.910:44-0.411:500.26:188:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:334.46:086.111:44-0.66:198:21Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:374.77:076.312:49-0.112:44-0.86:208:21New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:365.08:016.41:45-0.41:43-0.96:208:20New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:315.28:526.32:39-0.62:39-0.96:218:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:245.39:436.03:28-0.83:33-0.86:228:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:185.310:355.64:16-0.74:25-0.66:228:18Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:145.211:295.25:01-0.65:16-0.36:238:17Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:095.25:46-0.36:080.16:248:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:224.71:025.16:30-0.17:010.56:258:15First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:124.31:525.17:170.28:010.86:258:15First Quarter31Sun
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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