33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

62°
H 61°
L 43°
W
11mph
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 1h 24m 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 - Jan 1792

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:584.71:204.67:140.67:320.27:235:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:514.62:124.38:240.78:300.37:235:21First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:434.63:034.19:240.89:220.27:245:22Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:364.63:564.110:140.710:090.17:245:22Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:274.74:474.110:590.610:530.07:245:23Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:154.95:354.211:420.511:36-0.17:245:24Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:595.06:184.312:240.47:245:25Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:375.16:574.412:18-0.11:040.37:245:26Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:115.27:324.412:59-0.21:420.27:245:27Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:445.28:064.41:37-0.12:180.17:245:27Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:165.28:414.32:14-0.12:530.17:245:28Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:515.19:214.32:510.03:280.27:235:29Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:314.910:084.33:290.14:040.27:235:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:174.811:024.44:100.24:420.27:235:31Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:094.711:584.64:570.45:260.27:235:32Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:044.65:510.56:200.27:235:33Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:544.81:014.66:580.57:260.17:225:34Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:535.12:024.68:150.58:38-0.17:225:35Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:555.43:074.79:250.29:42-0.47:225:36Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:575.84:124.910:26-0.110:41-0.77:215:37Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:586.15:155.111:23-0.511:37-1.07:215:38Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:556.46:125.412:18-0.87:215:39New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:476.67:055.512:32-1.21:10-0.97:205:40New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:376.67:545.61:24-1.21:59-1.07:205:41New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:256.48:435.52:14-1.12:46-0.97:195:42Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:156.09:355.33:03-0.83:32-0.77:185:43Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:075.610:305.13:51-0.54:17-0.47:185:44Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:015.111:264.94:400.05:02-0.17:175:45Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:544.85:300.45:490.37:175:46First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:194.712:444.46:270.86:410.57:165:47First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:114.61:354.27:341.17:420.67:155:48First Quarter31Tue
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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