33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

39°
H -°
L 36°
NNW
7mph
Low tide
4:34 am

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 2h 17m at 4:34 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1778

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:465.89:055.82:43-0.23:07-0.36:466:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:365.610:005.73:310.03:52-0.26:456:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:335.311:025.74:220.24:410.06:436:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:345.15:190.55:350.26:426:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:055.712:364.96:250.86:390.46:416:18First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:075.61:394.87:440.97:520.46:396:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:105.62:434.98:580.89:020.46:386:19First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:135.73:455.09:590.610:020.26:376:20Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:155.84:445.210:530.510:560.06:366:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:125.95:375.411:410.311:46-0.16:346:22Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:026.06:245.612:260.36:336:22Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:466.07:055.712:33-0.11:070.26:326:23Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:255.87:445.71:16-0.11:450.36:306:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:015.68:215.71:570.02:200.46:296:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:365.39:005.52:360.22:540.56:276:26Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:135.09:425.33:140.53:290.76:266:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:544.710:305.13:520.84:041.06:256:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:424.411:204.94:311.14:421.26:236:28Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:334.35:141.35:241.46:226:29Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:114.812:244.26:051.56:171.66:216:29Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:034.81:164.27:101.67:271.66:196:30Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:564.92:094.38:221.58:381.46:186:31Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:505.13:044.59:211.39:351.16:176:32Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:445.33:574.810:111.010:240.86:156:32Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:365.64:495.210:570.711:130.46:146:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:255.95:385.611:420.46:136:34Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:116.16:246.112:010.112:260.16:116:35New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:556.27:096.412:50-0.11:10-0.26:106:35New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:396.27:566.61:39-0.21:55-0.36:086:36New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:256.08:466.52:28-0.22:42-0.36:076:37Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:185.79:426.43:190.03:31-0.16:066:38Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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