Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 11:37 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (3.9 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 - Aug 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:374.34:265.610:08-0.211:010.26:258:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:414.35:265.711:08-0.311:570.06:268:14Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:454.46:245.812:04-0.46:278:13Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:444.67:175.912:50-0.112:58-0.46:288:12Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:354.88:045.81:40-0.21:49-0.46:288:11Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:214.98:475.62:25-0.32:37-0.46:298:10Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:034.99:285.43:06-0.33:22-0.26:308:09Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:454.910:105.03:45-0.34:040.06:308:08Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:294.810:534.64:21-0.14:440.36:318:07Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:164.711:384.34:570.05:240.66:328:06Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:044.65:340.26:050.86:338:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:254.112:514.56:130.46:511.16:338:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:113.91:374.46:570.57:461.26:348:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:583.72:254.47:490.78:561.36:358:02Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:473.73:154.58:510.710:031.26:368:01Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:403.74:084.69:520.610:570.96:367:59Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:363.85:024.910:470.411:460.76:377:58Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:314.05:545.111:370.26:387:57Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:224.36:425.412:310.412:27-0.16:387:56New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:094.67:265.61:150.11:16-0.36:397:55New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:545.08:085.61:58-0.22:05-0.56:407:54New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:385.38:505.62:40-0.52:54-0.56:407:52New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:245.59:355.43:22-0.63:42-0.56:417:51Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:155.610:255.14:05-0.74:32-0.46:427:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:125.611:224.84:51-0.65:25-0.16:437:49Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:135.65:40-0.56:210.16:437:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:244.61:145.56:35-0.37:250.46:447:46First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:274.42:145.57:39-0.18:380.56:457:45First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:294.33:145.48:520.19:500.46:457:44First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:324.34:155.410:020.010:510.36:467:42Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:354.35:145.411:02-0.111:430.16:477:41Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:26 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 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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