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 3h 24m 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 - Apr 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:186.19:396.83:22-0.33:34-0.46:597:35Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:135.910:366.64:14-0.24:26-0.36:587:35Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:155.611:406.35:080.15:200.06:577:36Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:225.56:060.36:180.36:567:37First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:456.11:255.47:100.67:230.66:547:38First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:485.92:265.48:210.88:340.76:537:38First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:485.83:245.49:290.89:420.76:527:39First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:465.74:205.510:270.710:400.66:507:40Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:415.65:125.611:150.611:300.56:497:41Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:345.56:015.811:580.66:487:41Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:215.56:465.912:160.412:380.66:467:42Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:045.47:266.012:590.41:170.66:457:43Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:425.48:046.01:410.51:540.66:447:44Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:175.38:395.92:200.52:310.76:437:45Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:515.19:145.72:570.63:070.86:417:45Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:254.99:515.53:350.83:431.06:407:46Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:024.710:325.34:120.94:191.26:397:47Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:464.511:205.14:511.14:571.46:387:48Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:394.45:331.25:371.56:377:48Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:135.112:344.46:181.36:241.66:357:49Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:055.11:264.57:101.37:201.56:347:50Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:565.22:174.88:101.38:301.46:337:51Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:475.33:095.19:111.09:381.16:327:51Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:405.54:035.510:070.710:370.86:317:52Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:345.64:586.010:570.311:310.46:307:53Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:295.85:536.411:470.06:297:54Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:246.06:476.812:250.112:37-0.36:287:55New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:176.17:387.11:19-0.21:28-0.56:277:55New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:086.28:297.22:13-0.32:21-0.66:267:56New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:016.09:227.03:07-0.43:14-0.56:247:57New Moon30Tue
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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