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 2h 34m 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 - Apr 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:114.511:525.15:161.15:201.37:017:34Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:074.46:011.26:061.36:597:35Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:485.21:044.56:541.37:021.36:587:36Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:445.32:024.77:571.28:141.26:577:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:405.53:005.19:051.09:290.96:557:37Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:375.73:595.510:060.710:330.66:547:38Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:355.94:585.911:000.311:300.26:537:39Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:326.25:556.411:52-0.16:517:39Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:286.46:506.812:25-0.212:43-0.46:507:40New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:216.57:427.11:19-0.41:34-0.66:497:41New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:126.48:327.12:13-0.52:25-0.66:477:42New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:036.39:237.03:06-0.53:16-0.56:467:42New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:576.010:196.73:59-0.34:07-0.36:457:43Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:585.611:206.34:520.05:000.16:447:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:025.45:480.45:550.56:427:45Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:246.01:045.26:470.76:550.86:417:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:245.72:025.27:511.08:011.06:407:46First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:205.52:555.28:561.19:081.16:397:47First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:145.33:475.29:521.110:071.06:377:48First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:045.24:365.410:381.010:560.96:367:49Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:535.15:235.511:181.011:390.96:357:49Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:395.16:085.711:570.96:347:50Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:225.16:495.812:210.812:340.86:337:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:025.17:275.91:020.71:130.76:327:52Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:395.18:025.91:420.71:510.76:317:52Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:135.08:365.82:210.72:280.86:297:53Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:464.99:105.73:000.73:040.96:287:54Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:204.79:485.63:390.83:411.06:277:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:004.610:335.54:200.94:191.16:267:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:504.511:275.45:021.05:011.26:257:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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