33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

49°
H 57°
L 38°
NNW
7mph
High tide
11:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 11:19 am (4.5 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 1775

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:456.77:026.212:33-0.81:03-0.76:466:14New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:336.77:506.21:25-0.81:51-0.76:456:15New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:206.48:376.12:14-0.72:37-0.66:446:16Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:096.09:275.93:02-0.53:21-0.36:426:17Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:015.610:215.63:50-0.14:060.06:416:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:575.111:175.34:380.44:510.46:406:18Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:514.85:290.85:390.76:386:19First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:125.112:444.66:271.26:351.06:376:20First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:064.91:374.57:351.47:391.16:366:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:594.92:294.48:411.58:431.16:356:21First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:534.83:224.59:351.49:370.96:336:22Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:464.94:144.710:201.210:240.86:326:23Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:365.05:024.911:021.011:080.66:316:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:225.25:465.111:430.811:510.56:296:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:025.46:245.312:220.76:286:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:385.56:595.512:320.31:000.56:276:26Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:125.67:335.61:120.31:360.56:256:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:455.58:095.61:510.22:120.56:246:28Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:215.48:495.62:310.32:480.56:226:28Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:015.29:375.63:130.43:270.66:216:29Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:515.010:335.63:580.54:100.66:206:30Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:504.911:355.64:470.74:590.76:186:31Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:534.95:440.85:590.86:176:31Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:365.712:554.96:510.97:120.86:166:32Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:375.81:585.18:050.88:290.66:146:33Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:386.03:015.49:110.59:340.36:136:34Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:396.14:035.710:080.210:320.06:126:34Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:386.35:016.011:00-0.111:26-0.26:106:35Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:336.45:546.311:50-0.26:096:36New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:246.56:426.512:18-0.312:38-0.36:076:37New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:116.47:276.51:07-0.41:23-0.36:066:37New Moon31Fri
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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