Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 6:07 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:294.910:314.44:190.14:460.46:487:39Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:194.911:224.24:550.25:300.56:487:38Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:155.05:370.26:200.66:497:36First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:204.11:125.16:260.27:200.76:507:35First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:204.22:115.27:270.38:320.66:507:34First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:224.33:115.48:430.29:430.36:517:32First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:274.54:125.69:580.010:450.06:527:31Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:324.85:125.811:01-0.311:40-0.46:537:29Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:355.26:106.012:00-0.66:537:28Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:345.67:046.112:32-0.712:56-0.86:547:27Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:275.97:556.11:23-1.01:50-0.96:557:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:166.18:425.92:11-1.12:41-0.96:557:24Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:046.19:305.62:58-1.03:31-0.76:567:23Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:525.910:205.23:43-0.84:20-0.46:577:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:435.611:144.74:28-0.65:080.06:577:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:395.35:13-0.25:570.46:587:18Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:104.412:355.05:590.16:500.86:597:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:054.21:304.86:500.47:511.16:597:16Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:584.02:224.67:490.78:591.27:007:14Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:504.03:144.58:550.89:581.17:017:13Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:434.14:054.59:560.710:460.97:017:11Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:354.24:554.510:480.611:280.77:027:10Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:264.45:424.711:340.57:037:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:134.66:264.812:080.512:180.37:037:07Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:554.97:054.912:470.31:010.27:047:06New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:335.17:414.91:250.11:430.17:057:04New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:085.38:144.92:020.02:240.07:067:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:435.48:484.82:380.03:050.07:067:02New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:205.49:264.63:140.03:460.17:077:00Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:035.410:094.43:520.04:290.27:086:59Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 9:12 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 95% 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 (95% 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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