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 6h 01m at 10:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (4.1 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 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:494.11:115.26:380.37:410.57:336:21Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:524.42:105.27:480.48:500.37:346:20Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:534.73:085.29:030.39:510.07:356:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:525.04:065.210:110.110:45-0.37:366:18Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:505.44:035.110:10-0.110:34-0.56:375:17Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:455.85:005.111:05-0.311:21-0.76:385:16Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:376.05:535.111:57-0.46:395:16New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:266.26:414.912:08-0.712:48-0.46:405:15New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:126.27:264.812:55-0.61:36-0.46:415:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:566.18:094.51:40-0.52:22-0.26:425:13Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:415.88:544.32:23-0.33:070.16:435:13Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:305.49:434.03:070.03:500.46:435:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:235.010:403.83:510.34:330.66:445:11Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:184.711:373.84:360.65:180.86:455:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:094.55:240.86:070.96:465:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:303.812:574.46:201.17:020.96:475:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:203.91:434.37:271.27:590.86:485:09First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:094.12:294.28:341.18:510.66:495:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:574.33:174.29:291.09:360.46:505:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:444.54:064.210:170.810:190.36:515:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:314.84:544.211:030.611:000.16:525:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:165.15:404.211:490.411:43-0.16:535:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:005.46:234.312:350.26:545:06Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:425.77:044.312:27-0.21:210.16:555:06Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:255.87:464.41:12-0.42:070.06:565:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:095.88:334.31:58-0.42:530.06:565:05Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:595.79:294.32:46-0.43:400.06:575:05Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:545.610:334.33:36-0.34:290.06:585:05Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:545.411:384.54:30-0.25:220.06:595:05Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:535.25:280.16:190.07:005:05Third Quarter30Thu
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 1:39 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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