Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 34m at 3:13 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:56 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:096.17:216.01:02-0.31:27-0.36:416:11New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:516.18:076.11:49-0.42:11-0.56:396:11New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:376.08:576.12:37-0.42:57-0.56:386:12Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:295.79:536.03:26-0.23:45-0.46:376:13Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:285.510:565.94:190.04:36-0.26:366:14Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:325.35:160.35:330.16:346:15First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:005.812:345.16:210.66:380.36:336:15First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:035.71:375.17:370.77:500.46:326:16First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:045.72:385.18:490.78:590.36:306:17First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:065.74:385.210:490.610:570.27:297:18Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:055.75:355.411:400.411:490.17:287:19Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:005.76:265.612:270.37:277:19Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:495.87:125.712:370.01:100.37:257:20Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:325.87:535.81:220.01:510.37:247:21Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:115.78:305.92:050.02:280.37:227:22Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:465.59:075.82:440.13:040.47:217:23Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:205.39:445.63:220.33:390.57:207:23Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:555.010:245.33:590.54:130.77:187:24Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:354.811:095.14:360.84:491.07:177:25Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:214.55:141.05:271.27:167:26Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:004.912:124.45:561.26:091.47:147:26Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:514.81:044.36:451.46:591.57:137:27Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:434.91:564.47:441.58:031.57:127:28Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:345.02:484.58:521.49:151.47:107:29Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:275.13:424.79:551.210:161.17:097:29Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:215.44:365.110:470.911:090.77:087:30Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:145.65:305.511:350.511:590.37:067:31Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:065.96:226.012:220.27:057:32Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:556.17:116.412:490.01:09-0.17:047:32New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:426.37:596.71:40-0.21:57-0.47:027:33New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:296.38:476.92:31-0.42:45-0.57:017:34New Moon31Sun
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 6:04 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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