33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

56°
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 4h 33m 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 - Dec 1773

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:135.18:394.12:100.02:510.37:055:09Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:485.09:184.02:460.13:270.37:065:09Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:274.910:043.93:220.34:040.47:075:09Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:134.810:573.94:010.44:430.57:085:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:044.711:504.04:440.55:260.57:095:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:564.75:340.66:160.47:105:09Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:444.312:504.76:360.67:170.27:105:09Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:394.61:464.77:490.58:230.07:115:09Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:375.02:454.89:000.29:23-0.47:125:09Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:365.53:474.910:02-0.110:19-0.77:135:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:355.94:485.011:00-0.411:14-1.07:135:10Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:336.35:475.211:56-0.77:145:10New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:276.66:435.412:08-1.212:51-1.07:155:10New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:186.77:355.41:02-1.31:44-1.17:155:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:096.68:285.31:55-1.32:36-1.17:165:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:026.39:245.12:47-1.13:26-0.97:175:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:586.010:244.83:39-0.84:16-0.77:175:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:565.611:244.74:31-0.45:07-0.47:185:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:525.25:260.05:59-0.17:185:12First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:214.612:464.86:270.46:540.27:195:13First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:154.61:374.57:360.67:530.37:205:13First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:084.52:294.38:430.78:480.37:205:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:594.63:204.19:390.79:370.27:205:14Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:514.64:114.110:270.710:220.17:215:15Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:414.85:024.111:110.611:050.07:215:16Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:274.95:484.211:540.411:48-0.17:225:16Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:095.16:304.312:350.37:225:17Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:465.27:074.412:29-0.21:150.27:225:18Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:205.27:424.31:09-0.21:530.17:235:18Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:525.28:164.31:47-0.12:290.17:235:19Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:265.28:534.22:24-0.13:050.17:235:20Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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