33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H 76°
L 68°
SSE
3mph
Low tide
10:21 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 10:21 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:17 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 5:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1843

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:064.78:135.72:190.92:130.95:297:00Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:454.58:545.62:591.02:531.05:287:01Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:314.49:445.53:401.13:351.15:277:02Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:294.410:425.44:241.24:221.15:267:03Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:304.511:415.55:121.15:151.15:257:03First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:264.86:051.16:161.15:247:04First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:375.51:215.27:040.97:250.95:237:05First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:315.62:165.68:060.68:340.75:227:06First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:275.63:126.19:020.39:360.45:217:06Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:245.74:086.59:550.010:320.15:207:07Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:225.75:036.810:46-0.311:28-0.15:197:08Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:205.75:587.011:39-0.35:197:09Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:165.76:507.112:23-0.212:32-0.35:187:09Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:095.67:407.01:18-0.21:25-0.25:177:10Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:025.48:336.72:11-0.12:170.05:167:11Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:575.19:296.33:030.03:100.25:167:12Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:574.910:295.93:540.34:030.55:157:12Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:004.811:275.64:440.64:570.85:147:13Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:584.85:350.85:551.05:137:14Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:215.312:494.96:260.96:561.25:137:15Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:105.11:375.07:181.08:001.35:127:15Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:564.92:225.18:080.98:551.35:127:16Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:404.73:075.28:540.89:431.25:117:17Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:264.63:515.39:370.710:261.15:117:17Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:124.64:355.410:180.711:091.05:107:18Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:594.55:195.510:590.611:520.95:107:19Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:454.56:005.611:420.65:097:19New Moon27Sat
28Sun6:274.56:395.712:360.812:240.65:097:20New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:074.57:175.81:190.81:080.65:087:21New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:464.57:565.72:020.71:510.65:087:21New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:274.48:395.72:450.72:350.65:087:22Waxing 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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