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 31m 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 - Jun 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:215.22:105.37:440.58:130.86:048:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:145.23:035.78:410.39:210.76:038:20First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:085.23:576.09:400.010:240.46:038:20Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:065.24:546.310:35-0.211:230.26:038:21Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:065.15:516.611:30-0.46:038:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:075.26:486.812:200.012:25-0.46:038:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:075.27:436.81:17-0.21:21-0.46:028:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:025.28:356.72:13-0.32:17-0.46:028:23Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:565.19:286.53:07-0.33:12-0.26:028:24Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:525.010:236.13:58-0.24:050.06:028:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:514.911:205.84:480.04:580.26:028:24Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:514.85:350.25:500.56:028:25Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:165.412:464.86:220.46:450.86:028:25Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:075.11:364.97:080.57:421.06:028:26Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:534.82:225.07:550.68:431.16:028:26Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:384.53:075.08:440.69:411.26:028:26Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:224.33:515.09:320.610:311.16:028:27Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:084.24:375.110:190.611:171.16:038:27Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:574.15:245.111:030.56:038:27Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:474.16:105.212:011.011:48 AM0.56:038:28Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:374.16:555.312:470.812:330.46:038:28New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:224.27:365.41:320.71:180.46:038:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:044.28:155.52:170.62:030.46:048:28New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:434.28:545.53:000.52:470.36:048:28New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:244.39:345.53:400.43:310.36:048:28Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:114.410:205.34:200.34:160.46:058:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:054.511:105.25:000.25:040.46:058:29Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:024.75:420.15:540.56:058:29Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:045.112:565.16:260.06:500.56:068:29First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:585.01:495.47:16-0.17:530.66:068:29First Quarter30Sun
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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