33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

55°
H 57°
L 38°
NW
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 3h 51m 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 - Aug 1773

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:474.96:216.112:04-0.75:297:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:405.07:096.112:44-0.512:56-0.75:307:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:285.17:555.91:32-0.61:46-0.65:307:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:145.18:405.62:16-0.52:32-0.45:317:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:005.09:265.22:58-0.43:17-0.25:327:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:484.810:144.93:38-0.34:000.15:337:13Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:384.711:034.54:17-0.14:430.55:337:12Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:284.611:504.34:570.15:270.75:347:11Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:154.55:390.36:161.05:357:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:364.11:014.56:260.57:161.15:367:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:224.01:474.57:200.58:211.15:367:08Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:103.92:364.68:200.59:191.05:377:07Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:023.93:264.79:150.510:100.85:387:06Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:554.04:184.910:060.310:570.65:387:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:484.15:085.110:540.111:430.35:397:04Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:374.45:545.311:41-0.15:407:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:224.76:375.512:270.012:29-0.35:417:02New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:044.97:185.61:10-0.21:16-0.45:417:00New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:475.27:595.61:52-0.42:03-0.55:426:59New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:335.38:445.42:34-0.52:50-0.55:436:58Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:245.49:355.23:17-0.63:39-0.45:436:57Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:215.410:325.04:03-0.64:30-0.25:446:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:215.511:324.84:52-0.55:260.05:456:54First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:205.55:46-0.36:290.25:466:53First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:334.71:195.56:49-0.27:400.35:466:52First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:334.62:185.58:00-0.18:500.25:476:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:354.63:175.69:07-0.29:500.05:486:49Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:384.64:175.610:06-0.310:45-0.15:486:48Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:384.75:135.711:01-0.411:35-0.35:496:47Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:344.96:055.711:52-0.45:506:46Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:235.16:505.712:22-0.412:41-0.55:506:44Full Moon31Tue
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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