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 4h 22m 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 - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:035.25:154.211:220.611:300.17:105:44Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:515.36:014.412:050.57:095:45Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:335.36:404.512:130.112:450.47:095:46New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:105.47:164.612:540.01:230.37:085:47New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:445.37:494.61:320.11:590.37:075:48New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:175.28:224.62:070.22:340.37:065:49New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:505.18:564.52:410.33:090.37:055:50Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:254.99:344.43:150.53:430.47:055:51Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:044.710:194.43:490.64:170.57:045:52Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:494.511:094.54:270.84:540.67:035:53Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:374.35:100.95:370.67:025:54First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:024.712:294.36:051.16:290.67:015:55First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:584.91:254.37:181.17:360.57:005:56First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:575.12:254.48:401.08:460.36:595:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:005.43:294.69:460.79:50-0.16:585:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:035.84:324.910:440.310:48-0.56:575:58Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:046.25:325.411:39-0.111:44-0.86:565:59Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:006.56:275.712:32-0.56:556:00Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:526.77:186.012:39-1.11:22-0.76:546:01Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:416.78:086.11:32-1.12:11-0.86:536:02Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:306.59:006.12:24-1.02:59-0.86:516:03Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:226.19:565.93:15-0.83:46-0.56:506:04Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:185.710:555.74:06-0.44:35-0.26:496:05Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:165.211:545.54:590.15:250.26:486:05Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:144.85:570.56:220.56:476:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:515.41:104.57:030.97:270.86:466:07Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:475.22:054.48:141.18:350.96:446:08Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:445.13:014.39:171.29:330.86:436:09Waning Crescent28Thu
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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