7-Day Tide Forecast
Sunset Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8661070. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Wednesday, Jun 3
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:17 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:58 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 4:09 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 10:25 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 10:40 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 4:49 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 11:08 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:37 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:28 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 5:32 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 11:55 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:18 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 12:21 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 6:19 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:44 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 7:02 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 1:13 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 7:12 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:33 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 7:49 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:05 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 8:14 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:25 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 8:41 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 2:58 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 9:23 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Brunswick County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.