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 30m 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 - Nov 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:065.37:274.512:470.01:320.37:336:21Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:435.38:034.51:260.02:100.37:346:20Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:175.37:384.41:040.01:480.46:355:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:505.28:124.21:420.12:240.56:365:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:235.08:484.02:180.23:010.66:375:18Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:004.99:303.82:550.43:380.76:375:17Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:424.810:203.73:320.54:180.86:385:16Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:334.711:153.74:120.65:000.86:395:15Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:264.74:560.75:470.86:405:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:093.812:184.75:490.86:430.76:415:14Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:024.11:114.76:540.77:450.56:425:13Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:564.52:064.88:080.68:440.26:435:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:535.03:034.89:150.39:38-0.26:445:12Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:505.54:014.910:140.010:29-0.66:455:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:476.05:005.011:11-0.311:22-0.96:465:10Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:426.45:565.212:07-0.66:475:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:356.66:505.212:15-1.01:02-0.86:485:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:276.77:425.21:09-1.11:55-0.86:495:09New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:196.68:365.02:02-1.12:48-0.76:505:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:146.39:364.82:55-0.93:40-0.66:515:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:145.910:404.63:49-0.64:33-0.36:515:07Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:155.611:434.54:44-0.25:270.06:525:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:125.25:430.16:230.26:535:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:414.51:064.96:490.47:220.36:545:06First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:354.51:584.68:000.68:190.46:555:06First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:284.62:494.39:040.79:090.36:565:06Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:194.73:394.29:570.79:530.26:575:05Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:084.84:294.110:430.610:350.26:585:05Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:564.95:164.111:260.611:160.16:595:05Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:405.06:014.212:080.57:005:05Full Moon30Sat
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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