Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 12:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:45 pm (5.3 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 - Feb 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:055.03:294.39:510.89:470.27:105:44Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:035.04:254.310:410.710:360.17:095:45Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:575.05:164.511:260.611:220.17:085:46Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:445.16:024.712:070.57:075:47Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:245.26:424.812:050.012:450.47:075:48Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:595.37:184.912:450.01:210.37:065:49Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:315.27:514.91:230.01:550.37:055:50Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:015.28:244.81:590.12:280.37:045:51Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:315.08:584.72:350.23:000.47:035:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:044.89:364.63:090.43:320.57:025:53Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:404.610:204.63:450.54:040.67:015:54Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:254.411:114.64:250.74:390.77:005:55Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:154.35:090.95:220.76:595:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:054.812:114.26:041.06:160.76:585:57Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:024.91:094.37:141.07:280.66:575:58Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:025.22:124.48:300.98:450.46:565:59Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:045.53:174.79:360.59:500.06:556:00Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:055.84:215.110:330.110:49-0.46:546:00Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:046.25:215.611:26-0.311:44-0.76:536:01Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:586.56:166.012:18-0.76:526:02New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:496.77:076.312:39-1.01:08-0.96:516:03New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:386.77:576.41:31-1.01:57-1.06:506:04New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:276.48:476.32:23-0.92:45-0.96:496:05Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:196.09:426.13:14-0.73:32-0.76:476:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:165.610:415.84:05-0.34:21-0.36:466:07Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:155.211:425.54:590.25:120.16:456:08First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:144.95:590.76:090.56:446:08First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:415.31:114.67:081.07:140.76:436:09First Quarter28Mon
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 3:31 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 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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