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 20m 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:395.23:524.310:060.310:20-0.27:195:16Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:345.34:474.210:570.211:06-0.27:195:16Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:255.45:384.211:450.211:50-0.27:195:17Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:115.46:224.312:290.27:195:18New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:535.47:014.312:33-0.21:100.27:195:19New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:315.47:374.31:14-0.21:490.17:195:20New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:075.38:124.21:52-0.12:250.27:195:20New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:435.18:494.12:290.03:020.27:195:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:214.99:294.03:040.23:380.37:195:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:014.710:143.93:400.44:150.47:195:23Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:454.511:033.94:160.64:530.57:195:24Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:304.311:524.04:550.85:330.57:195:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:164.25:410.96:190.57:195:26First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:414.21:044.26:411.07:140.57:195:27First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:334.51:564.17:581.08:160.37:185:28First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:294.82:534.29:100.89:160.07:185:28Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:285.23:534.310:110.510:12-0.37:185:29Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:275.64:534.611:070.111:06-0.77:185:30Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:256.05:504.912:01-0.27:175:31Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:196.46:445.212:01-1.012:54-0.67:175:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:106.67:355.412:55-1.21:45-0.87:165:33Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:596.68:275.51:48-1.32:34-0.97:165:34Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:516.49:235.42:40-1.23:24-0.97:165:35Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:456.110:235.43:32-1.04:14-0.77:155:36Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:445.711:245.34:26-0.65:05-0.57:155:37Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:425.35:22-0.25:59-0.27:145:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:235.212:394.96:240.26:590.17:135:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:205.21:354.67:350.58:040.27:135:40Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:175.12:314.38:450.79:040.37:125:41Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:135.13:284.29:450.79:570.37:125:42Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:105.14:244.110:360.710:450.27:115:43Waning 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 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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