Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:05 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 3:40 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:294.44:544.610:570.711:140.37:346:21Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:174.85:424.611:450.411:550.07:346:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:045.26:284.712:330.27:356:19Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:505.77:144.812:37-0.31:220.07:366:18Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:356.07:584.81:21-0.52:10-0.27:376:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:216.27:434.81:08-0.61:59-0.26:385:16Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:086.28:324.61:56-0.72:49-0.26:395:15Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:016.09:314.52:46-0.63:41-0.16:405:15Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:015.810:394.43:39-0.54:360.16:415:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:065.611:474.44:36-0.25:350.26:425:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:095.45:370.06:400.26:435:12Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:514.51:085.26:470.27:480.16:445:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:504.72:065.18:010.38:480.06:455:11Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:484.93:024.99:080.29:39-0.16:465:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:435.23:574.710:050.110:25-0.26:475:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:355.44:504.610:560.111:08-0.26:475:09Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:245.65:384.511:440.011:50-0.26:485:09New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:095.76:224.412:290.06:495:08New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:515.77:014.312:31-0.21:120.16:505:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:295.67:384.21:11-0.11:520.26:515:07New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:075.48:144.11:500.02:300.36:525:07Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:475.18:523.92:290.23:090.56:535:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:294.89:373.73:070.43:470.66:545:06Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:164.610:303.63:450.64:280.76:555:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:064.511:253.64:240.85:110.86:565:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:534.45:071.05:570.86:575:05First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:163.712:394.35:571.16:490.76:585:05First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:043.91:254.37:011.17:440.66:585:05First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:524.22:134.28:141.08:380.46:595:05First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:434.53:054.29:180.89:270.17:005:05Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 6:52 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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