Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 10:05 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:21 pm (5.3 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 - Mar 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:246.35:525.811:54-0.26:416:10Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:166.56:436.212:03-0.712:42-0.56:406:11Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:046.57:306.412:56-0.81:28-0.66:396:12Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:496.38:166.41:46-0.82:13-0.56:376:13Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:355.99:046.22:34-0.52:56-0.36:366:14Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:235.49:555.93:21-0.23:390.06:356:14Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:154.910:515.64:090.34:220.46:336:15Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:114.511:495.34:580.75:090.86:326:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:084.35:511.26:041.16:316:17Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:475.01:034.16:551.57:141.36:306:18Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:444.91:584.18:081.78:291.36:286:18Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:414.83:544.210:101.610:281.27:277:19Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:364.94:494.410:591.411:171.07:267:20Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:275.05:394.611:411.27:247:21Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:125.26:244.912:000.812:200.97:237:22Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:535.37:035.212:400.712:590.77:227:22Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:295.47:375.41:200.61:350.67:207:23New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:025.48:095.61:580.52:110.57:197:24New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:345.38:415.72:360.52:460.57:187:25New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:065.19:175.73:140.53:200.57:167:25Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:424.99:585.73:530.73:570.67:157:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:264.710:495.64:340.84:380.77:137:27Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:224.511:515.55:211.05:240.77:127:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:274.56:151.26:200.87:117:28First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:565.51:324.57:211.37:270.97:097:29First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:005.62:374.88:401.28:460.87:087:30First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:035.73:405.19:510.99:590.57:077:31First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:055.94:415.510:480.610:590.27:057:31Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:056.05:395.911:390.211:550.07:047:32Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:016.26:326.312:27-0.17:037:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:536.27:216.612:47-0.21:13-0.27:017:34Full Moon31Fri
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 1:13 pm — 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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