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 (tomorrow) : 2:32 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 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 - Oct 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:364.85:574.911:490.17:086:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:245.06:424.912:200.212:340.17:096:57Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:075.27:214.912:590.11:160.17:106:55New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:465.37:564.91:370.11:560.17:106:54New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:225.38:294.82:130.02:340.17:116:53New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:565.29:014.62:480.13:110.27:126:51New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:305.19:334.43:220.23:470.37:126:50Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:064.910:094.23:560.44:240.57:136:49Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:474.810:524.04:300.55:030.67:146:48Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:354.711:433.95:050.75:450.77:156:46Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:274.75:450.86:330.87:166:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:393.91:204.76:320.87:290.87:166:44First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:344.02:134.87:330.88:340.77:176:42First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:314.23:085.08:490.79:380.47:186:41First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:304.64:055.210:000.410:340.07:196:40Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:295.05:025.411:010.011:26-0.47:196:39Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:285.55:585.611:57-0.37:206:37Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:246.06:535.812:17-0.812:53-0.67:216:36Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:186.47:445.91:08-1.11:47-0.87:226:35Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:096.78:355.81:59-1.32:40-0.97:236:34Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:596.79:275.62:50-1.33:33-0.97:236:33Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:526.510:245.33:41-1.14:26-0.77:246:32Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:506.111:265.04:33-0.95:20-0.47:256:30Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:525.85:26-0.56:170.07:266:29Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:304.812:545.56:23-0.17:190.37:276:28Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:314.61:525.27:250.28:260.47:286:27Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:284.62:484.98:340.49:290.57:296:26Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:234.63:424.79:400.510:220.47:296:25Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:164.74:334.610:360.511:060.47:306:24Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:074.85:234.511:250.411:470.37:316:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:555.06:094.512:090.37:326:22Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:20 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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