Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:37 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 5:09 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:324.111:554.45:051.05:220.67:105:44First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:193.95:501.26:080.87:095:45First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:444.31:093.86:521.47:060.97:085:46First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:364.42:023.88:141.48:150.97:085:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:324.63:003.89:231.39:170.77:075:48Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:314.83:574.010:171.010:110.37:065:49Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:275.14:524.311:060.711:010.07:055:50Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:195.55:424.711:520.311:51-0.37:045:51Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:065.86:285.112:360.07:035:52Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:506.17:135.512:39-0.61:19-0.37:035:53Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:326.17:585.81:28-0.72:02-0.57:025:54Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:156.08:475.92:16-0.72:45-0.67:015:55Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:035.79:415.83:05-0.63:30-0.67:005:56Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:565.410:415.73:56-0.34:18-0.46:595:57Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:565.011:435.64:500.15:10-0.16:585:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:594.85:500.46:100.26:575:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:455.51:024.67:010.77:230.46:565:59Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:485.52:064.58:190.88:380.46:546:00Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:515.43:104.59:270.79:420.36:536:01Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:535.54:124.610:230.610:370.16:526:02Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:505.65:074.811:120.511:260.06:516:03Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:415.75:555.011:560.36:506:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:255.76:365.212:12-0.112:360.36:496:05New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:045.77:135.312:54-0.11:130.26:486:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:395.57:475.41:330.01:480.26:476:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:125.38:205.32:100.22:210.36:456:07New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:465.08:555.12:440.42:550.46:446:08Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:224.79:335.03:180.73:290.66:436:09Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 8:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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