Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 7:28 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:405.98:096.31:40-1.12:04-1.06:487:39Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:326.18:596.12:30-1.32:58-1.06:487:38Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:236.29:515.83:19-1.33:50-0.96:497:37Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:186.110:475.44:08-1.24:43-0.66:507:35Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:165.811:475.14:58-0.95:38-0.36:507:34Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:175.65:49-0.66:360.16:517:33Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:484.71:175.46:43-0.27:410.56:527:31Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:464.52:145.27:440.18:520.76:527:30Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:424.33:105.08:510.39:570.76:537:28Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:384.34:064.99:540.310:500.76:547:27Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:324.34:594.810:480.311:350.66:547:26Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:254.45:494.811:360.26:557:24Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:144.66:334.812:150.512:200.26:567:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:584.87:134.912:540.31:030.16:567:21New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:384.97:484.91:310.21:430.16:577:20New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:135.08:204.82:070.12:220.16:587:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:475.08:514.72:420.12:590.26:587:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:195.09:224.53:160.23:360.36:597:16Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:544.99:564.33:490.34:130.47:007:14Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:344.810:364.14:220.44:520.57:017:13Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:224.811:264.04:570.55:340.77:017:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:164.85:360.56:230.77:027:10First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:244.01:124.96:240.67:210.87:037:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:234.12:095.17:250.68:300.77:037:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:234.33:075.28:420.49:380.47:047:06First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:264.64:065.49:560.210:370.07:057:05Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:285.05:055.710:59-0.211:31-0.57:057:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:305.46:035.911:57-0.57:067:02Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:285.96:576.012:23-0.812:53-0.87:077:01Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:226.37:496.11:14-1.11:48-0.97:086:59Full Moon30Fri
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 10:38 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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