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 3h 54m 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 - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:405.26:514.512:250.212:500.37:336:21New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:205.37:294.61:040.11:310.27:346:20New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:565.38:034.51:410.02:100.27:356:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:305.38:364.42:190.12:480.27:366:18New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:035.28:084.31:540.22:260.26:375:18Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:385.18:434.12:290.33:040.36:375:17Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:175.09:234.03:040.43:430.46:385:16Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:024.910:143.93:400.54:240.56:395:15Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:544.811:124.04:200.65:080.56:405:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:484.85:070.75:590.56:415:14First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:104.212:424.96:060.76:580.46:425:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:084.51:374.97:190.68:030.16:435:12First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:064.82:345.08:360.49:03-0.26:445:12Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:065.33:345.19:410.19:58-0.66:455:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:065.74:335.310:40-0.310:52-1.06:465:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:046.15:315.411:36-0.611:45-1.26:475:10Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:006.56:265.512:32-0.86:485:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:526.77:185.512:38-1.31:25-0.96:495:09Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:426.68:105.41:30-1.32:18-0.96:505:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:336.49:045.12:21-1.23:09-0.76:515:08Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:286.110:034.93:12-0.94:00-0.56:515:07Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:265.711:054.74:03-0.54:52-0.26:525:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:255.34:56-0.15:450.16:535:07Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:034.612:204.95:520.26:430.46:545:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:584.51:124.66:550.57:430.56:555:06Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:514.52:034.48:020.78:390.56:565:06Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:424.62:524.29:020.79:270.46:575:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:324.73:414.19:530.710:100.36:585:05Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:224.84:304.110:390.610:510.26:595:05Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:095.05:174.211:220.411:320.17:005:05Waning Crescent30Thu
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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