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 09m 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 - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:525.14:074.110:240.710:320.27:105:44Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:505.25:034.211:130.711:200.17:095:45Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:415.35:524.411:570.67:085:46Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:255.46:334.612:050.012:370.47:075:47New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:025.47:094.712:460.01:130.37:075:48New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:365.37:434.81:250.01:480.27:065:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:085.28:154.82:000.12:210.27:055:50New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:395.08:474.72:340.32:540.37:045:51Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:124.89:234.63:070.53:260.47:035:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:484.510:034.63:410.73:590.57:025:53Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:304.310:504.54:160.94:330.77:015:54Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:174.111:414.64:561.15:120.87:005:55First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:083.95:451.36:000.86:595:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:374.71:033.96:531.47:040.86:585:57First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:364.92:034.08:201.38:200.66:575:58First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:395.23:074.29:301.09:270.36:565:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:435.54:104.610:270.610:27-0.26:556:00Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:435.95:105.111:190.211:22-0.56:546:00Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:386.26:045.612:08-0.26:536:01Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:296.56:556.012:17-0.812:57-0.66:526:02Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:166.57:446.31:10-1.01:44-0.86:516:03Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:036.48:336.42:01-1.02:30-0.86:506:04Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:526.09:276.22:52-0.83:16-0.76:496:05Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:465.610:256.03:43-0.44:04-0.46:476:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:455.111:265.74:370.04:550.06:466:07Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:474.75:340.55:520.46:456:08Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:285.512:484.56:400.97:000.76:446:08Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:285.31:484.37:571.28:160.86:436:09Third Quarter28Wed
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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