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 1h 20m 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 - Nov 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:014.412:405.46:060.16:550.17:336:21First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:074.51:405.47:110.37:590.17:346:20First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:094.72:385.38:250.39:05-0.17:356:19First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:095.03:365.29:390.210:05-0.37:366:18Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:085.24:345.210:420.110:58-0.57:376:17Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:065.55:315.111:38-0.111:47-0.67:386:16Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:005.75:255.111:30-0.311:35-0.76:395:16Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:515.96:155.112:21-0.36:405:15Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:376.07:015.012:21-0.61:08-0.36:415:14Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:205.97:444.81:05-0.61:53-0.26:425:13Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:015.78:254.61:48-0.42:350.06:435:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:435.59:094.42:30-0.23:160.26:445:12Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:275.19:594.13:110.03:550.46:445:11Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:154.810:534.03:520.34:360.66:455:11Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:054.611:473.94:350.55:180.86:465:10Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:544.45:210.86:050.96:475:10Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:374.012:404.36:131.07:000.96:485:09Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:254.11:264.27:151.07:590.86:495:08Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:134.22:144.28:211.08:530.66:505:08Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:014.43:044.29:190.89:400.46:515:08Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:504.73:554.210:110.610:240.26:525:07Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:395.14:464.311:000.311:08-0.16:535:07Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:275.55:354.511:490.011:53-0.36:545:06New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:135.86:224.612:38-0.26:555:06New Moon24Wed
25Thu6:586.07:084.712:40-0.51:26-0.46:565:06New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:436.27:544.81:28-0.72:13-0.56:565:05New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:316.18:454.82:17-0.73:02-0.56:575:05Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:245.99:454.73:07-0.63:51-0.56:585:05Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:235.710:504.74:00-0.44:42-0.56:595:05Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:235.511:544.84:56-0.25:37-0.47:005:05First Quarter30Tue
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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