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 (tomorrow) : in 1h 02m at 12:21 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:07 am (3.9 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 - Jul 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:574.49:055.13:040.52:570.46:078:29New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:374.39:405.03:420.53:370.56:078:28Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:194.210:174.84:180.54:160.66:088:28Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:054.210:594.64:530.54:550.76:088:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:514.211:434.55:280.55:360.86:098:28Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:364.46:030.56:200.96:098:28First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:294.41:204.66:420.57:110.96:108:28First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:164.32:074.97:260.48:120.96:108:27First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:054.32:575.28:210.39:190.76:118:27First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:584.33:515.59:240.110:230.56:118:27Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:574.44:495.810:25-0.111:220.26:128:27Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:594.55:496.111:24-0.46:128:26Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:034.86:466.412:19-0.212:23-0.66:138:26Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:045.07:416.51:15-0.51:22-0.86:148:25Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:005.38:336.62:09-0.82:20-0.96:148:25Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:555.59:256.43:01-1.03:16-0.96:158:25Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:515.510:206.13:52-1.14:10-0.86:168:24Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:505.511:175.74:42-1.05:05-0.56:168:24Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:515.45:31-0.86:01-0.26:178:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:155.312:495.46:21-0.67:000.26:178:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:115.01:435.37:13-0.38:040.56:188:22Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:044.62:365.28:09-0.19:120.66:198:21Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:564.33:285.19:070.110:140.76:208:21Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:484.14:205.010:030.211:060.76:208:20Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:414.05:134.910:530.211:530.76:218:19Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:354.06:045.011:400.26:228:19Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:264.16:505.012:360.612:260.16:228:18Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:134.37:305.01:180.51:110.16:238:17New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:544.48:065.11:580.41:540.16:248:16New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:324.48:395.02:360.32:340.26:248:16New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:084.49:114.93:120.23:130.26:258:15New Moon31Sat
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 3:14 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 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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