33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

62°
H 63°
L 41°
WNW
12mph
Low tide
3:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 16m at 3:56 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:47 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 5:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1791

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:584.68:065.32:070.02:09-0.15:297:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:394.78:475.22:46-0.12:52-0.15:297:17Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:274.89:345.03:25-0.23:380.05:307:16Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:215.010:274.94:06-0.34:260.15:317:15Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:185.111:244.84:50-0.35:180.25:327:14First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:155.35:40-0.36:180.35:327:14First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:214.71:115.46:38-0.27:270.35:337:13First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:204.62:095.67:46-0.28:380.25:347:12First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:214.63:095.78:54-0.39:420.05:357:11Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:254.64:095.89:55-0.510:39-0.25:357:10Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:284.85:086.010:53-0.611:34-0.45:367:09Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:294.96:036.111:48-0.75:377:08Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:235.16:536.112:25-0.612:41-0.75:377:06Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:125.37:395.91:14-0.71:31-0.75:387:05Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:585.38:245.71:59-0.72:18-0.55:397:04Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:425.29:095.32:41-0.63:03-0.35:407:03Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:295.09:564.93:21-0.43:460.05:407:02Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:194.910:454.54:01-0.24:290.45:417:01Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:094.711:344.34:400.15:130.75:427:00Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat11:584.65:220.36:010.95:436:59Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:214.112:464.56:080.56:581.15:436:57Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:094.01:334.57:020.68:041.25:446:56Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:583.92:224.58:040.69:061.15:456:55Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:503.93:134.69:020.69:570.95:456:54Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:434.04:054.89:540.410:440.65:466:52Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:364.14:555.010:420.211:290.45:476:51Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:254.45:415.211:290.05:476:50Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:094.76:235.412:120.112:16-0.25:486:49New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:515.07:035.512:54-0.11:02-0.35:496:47New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:325.37:435.51:34-0.31:48-0.45:506:46New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:155.48:255.42:15-0.52:34-0.45:506:45Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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