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 4h 43m 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 - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:394.712:505.16:340.27:22-0.17:015:05Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:374.91:464.97:470.38:24-0.27:025:05Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:345.22:444.78:570.29:20-0.37:035:04Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:315.43:424.69:570.110:11-0.47:035:04Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:275.64:404.510:520.011:00-0.57:045:04Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:205.85:354.411:45-0.111:48-0.57:055:05New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:105.86:254.412:34-0.17:065:05New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:565.87:094.412:35-0.41:21-0.17:075:05New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:395.77:494.31:20-0.42:040.07:075:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:215.58:294.22:03-0.22:440.17:085:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:045.29:124.02:44-0.13:230.37:095:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:484.910:013.93:240.24:010.47:095:05Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:354.610:533.84:040.44:400.57:105:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:224.411:443.84:450.75:200.67:115:06First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:064.25:290.96:040.67:115:06First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:323.912:504.16:201.16:530.67:125:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:184.01:363.97:271.27:490.67:135:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:054.22:253.98:381.18:440.57:135:07Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:554.53:173.89:380.99:350.37:145:08Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:484.84:123.910:310.710:240.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:425.15:064.011:220.411:12-0.27:155:09Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:345.55:574.212:120.27:155:09Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:235.86:454.412:02-0.51:02-0.17:165:10Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:106.07:324.612:53-0.71:49-0.37:165:11Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:576.18:214.71:43-0.82:36-0.47:175:11Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:456.09:164.82:34-0.93:23-0.57:175:12Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:385.810:174.93:25-0.74:10-0.57:175:12Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:345.511:194.94:18-0.55:00-0.57:185:13Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:325.25:14-0.25:53-0.47:185:14Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:185.112:294.96:170.16:51-0.27:185:14Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:165.11:254.67:280.47:53-0.17:185:15Third 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 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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