33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

37°
H 58°
L 39°
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 5h 09m 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 - Sep 1776

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:305.910:005.63:23-1.23:53-0.75:516:43Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:305.711:005.24:12-0.94:48-0.35:526:41Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:305.65:03-0.65:470.05:536:40Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:004.912:295.45:58-0.36:540.45:536:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:584.61:265.36:590.08:070.55:546:37Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:554.42:235.18:060.29:120.65:556:36Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:524.33:205.09:080.210:060.65:566:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:484.34:155.010:010.210:530.55:566:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:424.45:075.010:500.111:350.45:576:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:324.55:525.011:350.15:586:30Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:154.76:315.012:150.312:180.05:586:29New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:544.97:065.012:520.212:580.05:596:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:304.97:374.91:270.11:370.16:006:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:044.98:084.82:020.12:140.26:006:25New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:374.88:404.62:350.22:500.36:016:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:134.79:144.43:070.33:260.46:026:22Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:534.69:554.23:390.44:040.66:026:21Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:404.610:444.04:120.54:460.76:036:19Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:314.711:383.94:500.65:340.86:046:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:254.85:360.76:330.96:056:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:344.01:215.06:360.77:450.86:056:15First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:334.12:195.27:520.58:540.56:066:14First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:364.43:205.49:060.29:530.16:076:12Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:394.74:195.710:08-0.210:47-0.36:076:11Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:415.25:166.011:06-0.511:38-0.86:086:10Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:395.76:106.212:02-0.86:096:08Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:326.17:006.312:29-1.112:56-1.06:106:07Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:236.37:506.11:19-1.31:49-1.06:106:05Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:126.48:405.82:07-1.32:42-0.96:116:04Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:056.29:355.42:56-1.13:34-0.76:126:03Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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