33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

57°
H -°
L 38°
NNW
9mph
Low tide
5:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 5:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 5:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1772

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:075.910:245.23:49-1.04:20-0.55:516:43Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:095.811:264.94:41-0.75:17-0.25:526:41First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:095.65:37-0.46:190.15:536:40First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:274.71:085.56:40-0.17:290.35:536:39First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:274.52:065.47:500.18:380.45:546:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:264.43:045.38:560.19:370.45:556:36Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:244.44:005.29:530.110:270.35:566:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:204.54:535.210:440.011:120.25:566:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:124.65:415.211:300.011:530.15:576:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:584.86:235.212:140.05:586:30Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:384.97:015.112:320.012:550.05:586:29Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:145.07:365.01:090.01:340.15:596:28Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:475.08:094.81:45-0.12:100.26:006:26Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:214.98:434.62:200.02:450.36:006:25Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:554.89:204.42:550.13:210.56:016:23Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:344.710:024.13:300.33:570.76:026:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:184.610:504.04:060.44:350.86:026:21Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:094.611:413.94:450.65:201.06:036:19Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:014.65:290.66:141.06:046:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:333.912:554.86:230.77:241.06:056:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:274.01:504.97:310.68:350.86:056:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:254.32:485.28:410.39:340.46:066:14Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:244.63:475.49:430.010:260.06:076:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:235.14:445.710:40-0.411:16-0.56:076:11Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:205.65:395.911:36-0.76:086:10New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:136.16:316.012:06-0.812:30-1.06:096:08New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:046.47:206.012:56-1.11:24-1.16:096:07New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:546.68:105.81:46-1.22:16-1.06:106:05Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:466.59:045.52:35-1.13:09-0.96:116:04Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:436.210:035.13:26-0.94:02-0.66:126:03Waxing Crescent30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (33% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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