Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 12m at 1:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:39 am (4.0 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 - Dec 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:565.79:254.52:42-0.63:29-0.17:015:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:445.310:194.33:26-0.34:110.17:025:05Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:354.911:134.24:100.04:530.47:025:05Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:264.64:560.45:370.57:035:04Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:054.212:134.35:440.76:250.77:045:04Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:554.212:594.26:400.97:200.77:055:05Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:444.21:454.07:451.08:180.67:065:05Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:334.32:344.08:481.09:100.57:065:05Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:224.53:253.99:420.89:570.47:075:05Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:124.74:164.010:310.610:410.27:085:05Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:005.05:064.111:180.411:240.07:095:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:455.35:524.212:050.17:095:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:275.56:344.412:08-0.212:50-0.17:105:06New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:085.77:154.512:51-0.31:34-0.27:115:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:485.87:574.61:35-0.42:18-0.37:115:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:315.88:444.62:20-0.53:01-0.47:125:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:195.69:384.73:06-0.43:46-0.57:135:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:135.410:404.73:54-0.34:33-0.57:135:07Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:105.311:424.84:47-0.15:24-0.47:145:08First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:075.15:460.16:20-0.47:145:08First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:425.01:054.96:560.37:22-0.47:155:09First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:415.12:034.88:120.38:27-0.47:155:09First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:415.33:044.79:210.29:27-0.57:165:10Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:415.44:054.610:210.010:22-0.67:165:10Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:405.65:054.711:16-0.111:14-0.77:165:11Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:355.85:594.812:08-0.37:175:12Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:255.96:474.812:04-0.812:56-0.37:175:12Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:105.97:314.812:52-0.81:41-0.37:185:13Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:515.78:134.71:37-0.72:22-0.27:185:14Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:315.58:564.62:19-0.53:01-0.17:185:14Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:115.19:434.43:00-0.33:380.17:185:15Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 4:44 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 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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