33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

65°
H 74°
L 47°
WSW
18mph
High tide
8:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 8:56 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 5:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1803

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:596.47:245.812:51-1.11:27-0.86:116:03Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:486.58:135.51:39-1.22:19-0.76:126:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:396.49:065.22:27-1.13:12-0.56:136:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:346.110:064.83:17-0.84:06-0.26:145:59Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:365.811:114.54:08-0.55:030.26:145:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:415.55:04-0.16:080.56:155:57Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:164.312:445.26:050.37:210.76:165:55Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:164.21:435.07:170.58:320.86:175:54Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:154.22:414.98:290.59:280.76:175:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:114.33:354.79:290.510:130.66:185:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:044.54:254.710:190.410:510.56:195:50Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:524.85:104.711:030.311:270.36:205:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:365.05:504.611:450.36:205:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:165.26:264.612:030.212:250.36:215:46New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:515.36:584.612:380.11:030.36:225:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:245.37:294.51:120.21:410.36:235:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:565.28:004.31:460.22:170.46:245:43New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:295.18:314.12:200.42:540.56:245:41Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:064.99:083.92:520.53:330.66:255:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:514.89:553.73:270.74:150.86:265:39Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:454.710:543.64:050.85:010.96:275:38Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:434.811:573.74:510.85:550.96:285:37First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:394.85:470.86:580.86:295:36First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:574.01:355.07:000.88:050.66:295:34First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:584.32:315.18:210.69:030.26:305:33Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:584.83:285.29:280.39:55-0.36:315:32Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:575.34:255.410:27-0.110:45-0.76:325:31Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:545.95:205.511:22-0.411:34-1.06:335:30Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:486.36:135.512:17-0.66:345:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:406.67:045.512:24-1.11:11-0.76:355:28Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:296.67:545.31:15-1.12:04-0.76:365:27Full Moon31Mon
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 11% 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 (11% 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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