Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:46 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 7:39 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:164.89:504.93:210.63:380.76:426:10Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:564.510:364.83:580.84:120.96:406:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:424.411:274.74:371.04:501.16:396:12Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:344.35:231.25:341.26:386:12Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:204.812:284.36:181.36:311.26:376:13Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:144.91:244.47:291.37:451.16:356:14Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:115.22:234.68:401.18:570.86:346:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:095.43:234.99:390.79:560.46:336:16Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:075.84:235.410:320.310:51-0.16:316:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:036.15:195.911:22-0.111:45-0.46:306:17Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:556.46:126.312:12-0.56:296:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:446.68:026.612:38-0.62:01-0.77:287:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:336.68:526.82:30-0.72:50-0.87:267:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:226.49:436.73:22-0.73:39-0.77:257:20Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:166.110:406.44:14-0.54:29-0.57:247:21Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:165.711:426.15:08-0.15:22-0.27:227:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:205.46:050.36:180.27:217:23First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:465.91:235.27:080.77:200.57:197:24First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:485.72:225.08:200.98:300.77:187:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:475.53:205.09:311.09:380.77:177:25First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:465.44:155.010:291.010:350.77:157:26Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:415.35:085.211:160.911:250.67:147:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:335.35:575.311:580.87:137:27Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:195.36:415.512:090.512:360.77:117:28Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:005.37:215.712:510.51:140.77:107:29Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:365.47:575.71:310.41:500.67:097:30Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:105.38:315.72:090.52:250.67:077:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:415.29:035.62:460.53:000.77:067:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:125.19:365.53:220.63:330.97:057:32Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:454.810:145.33:580.84:071.07:037:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:234.610:595.24:360.94:421.27:027:33Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 10:42 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 100% 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 (100% 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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