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 5h 06m 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 - Mar 1774

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:055.59:425.63:11-0.13:330.06:466:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:575.310:415.63:580.14:190.16:456:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:575.111:435.64:500.35:110.26:436:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:595.05:490.56:110.46:426:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:445.71:025.06:580.77:240.46:416:18Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:465.72:055.08:130.78:380.36:396:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:475.83:095.19:200.59:420.16:386:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:495.94:105.310:170.210:38-0.16:376:20Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:476.15:085.511:090.011:30-0.26:366:21Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:416.25:595.811:57-0.16:346:22New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:296.36:455.912:20-0.312:43-0.16:336:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:136.27:266.01:07-0.31:25-0.16:326:23New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:556.08:065.91:51-0.22:060.06:306:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:355.68:465.72:320.02:440.26:296:25Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:185.39:295.43:120.33:220.46:286:26Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:044.910:175.23:520.74:010.76:266:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:544.711:085.04:321.04:420.96:256:27Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:464.55:151.35:271.26:236:28First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:004.812:374.46:051.56:201.36:226:29First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:524.81:284.47:101.67:241.46:216:29First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:434.82:194.58:211.68:301.36:196:30First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:354.93:104.69:181.49:261.16:186:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:275.14:014.910:061.110:150.86:176:32Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:185.34:495.210:500.911:010.56:156:32Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:065.65:345.611:320.611:470.26:146:33Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:515.86:175.912:150.36:136:34Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:345.97:006.212:340.012:570.16:116:35Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:166.07:436.41:21-0.11:410.06:106:35Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:595.98:306.42:08-0.22:250.06:086:36Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:475.79:246.32:57-0.13:120.06:076:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:445.510:256.23:470.14:030.26:066:38Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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