Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 11:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:235.26:04-0.16:240.36:038:20Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:475.91:215.36:590.17:280.66:038:20Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:425.52:145.47:540.28:340.76:038:21Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:335.23:045.48:480.39:380.86:038:21Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:224.93:525.49:390.410:320.86:038:22Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:114.74:405.510:250.411:200.96:028:23Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:004.55:275.511:080.46:028:23Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:494.46:135.512:040.911:50 AM0.46:028:23Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:374.46:575.512:480.912:330.46:028:24New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:214.47:375.41:300.81:160.56:028:24New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:034.48:145.42:120.82:000.56:028:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:424.38:495.32:520.72:420.66:028:25New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:214.39:255.23:320.73:220.76:028:26Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:034.210:045.14:100.74:020.86:028:26Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:494.110:475.04:480.74:430.96:028:26Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:394.211:354.95:250.75:250.96:028:27Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:284.46:020.66:120.96:038:27First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:254.81:164.76:430.57:050.96:038:27First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:144.82:045.17:300.48:080.86:038:27First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:054.82:555.58:250.29:160.76:038:28First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:594.73:505.89:260.010:200.46:038:28Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:574.74:486.110:25-0.211:200.26:048:28Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:594.85:486.411:23-0.46:048:28Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:034.96:466.612:18-0.112:22-0.66:048:28Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:045.17:426.71:16-0.41:21-0.76:048:28Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:025.28:366.72:12-0.62:19-0.76:058:29Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:585.39:296.53:06-0.73:15-0.76:058:29Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:545.210:246.23:57-0.74:10-0.56:068:29Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:545.211:215.84:47-0.65:04-0.26:068:29Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:545.25:36-0.45:590.16:068:29Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 2:45 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 90% 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 (90% 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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