Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 1:46 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:08 pm (5.3 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 - Aug 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:144.73:485.59:33-0.410:330.26:268:14Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:144.64:475.510:33-0.411:300.16:268:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:154.65:455.611:28-0.46:278:13Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:134.76:395.612:220.012:20-0.46:288:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:064.87:285.61:12-0.11:11-0.46:288:11New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:534.98:115.51:58-0.21:58-0.46:298:10New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:364.98:515.42:40-0.22:43-0.36:308:09New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:174.99:295.13:19-0.13:25-0.26:318:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:594.810:074.83:56-0.14:050.16:318:07Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:444.710:484.54:320.14:440.36:328:06Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:314.611:324.35:070.25:240.56:338:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:194.55:430.46:050.76:338:04First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:184.11:054.56:220.56:510.96:348:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:044.01:514.57:050.67:461.06:358:02First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:503.92:374.67:580.78:511.06:368:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:383.83:274.79:010.79:550.96:367:59First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:313.94:194.910:020.510:500.66:377:58Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:274.05:135.110:560.311:410.36:387:57Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:244.36:065.411:480.06:387:56Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:194.66:565.712:300.012:40-0.36:397:55Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:115.07:425.91:18-0.41:32-0.56:407:54Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:595.48:286.02:05-0.72:23-0.76:417:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:485.79:155.92:52-0.93:14-0.76:417:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:385.810:065.63:38-1.04:05-0.66:427:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:345.711:025.44:26-1.04:58-0.56:437:49Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:355.75:16-0.95:53-0.26:437:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:045.112:375.66:08-0.76:540.16:447:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:054.91:365.57:06-0.48:030.36:457:45Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:044.72:355.48:11-0.29:160.46:457:44Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:044.63:345.39:19-0.110:210.36:467:42Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:044.54:335.310:22-0.111:160.26:477:41Waning Crescent31Thu
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 4:57 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 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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