33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H -°
L 68°
ESE
6mph
Low tide
9:59 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 9:59 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1848

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:444.811:043.94:140.55:000.47:055:09Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:364.74:590.65:480.37:065:09First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:014.112:294.75:540.76:430.27:075:09First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:574.41:234.87:050.67:460.07:085:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:554.82:214.88:230.58:48-0.37:085:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:555.23:204.99:310.29:46-0.77:095:09Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:555.64:215.110:31-0.210:40-1.07:105:09Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:546.05:215.211:28-0.511:35-1.27:115:09Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:516.46:175.412:24-0.87:125:09Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:446.67:105.412:28-1.41:18-1.07:125:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:356.68:025.41:21-1.42:10-1.07:135:10Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:266.48:565.22:13-1.33:01-0.97:145:10Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:196.19:545.03:04-1.13:51-0.77:145:10Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:165.710:544.83:55-0.74:42-0.47:155:10Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:145.311:534.64:47-0.35:34-0.17:165:11Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:094.95:420.16:280.27:165:11Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:484.61:014.66:430.47:270.37:175:11Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:404.61:514.37:500.78:250.47:185:12Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:324.62:414.18:530.79:160.37:185:12Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:234.73:324.09:460.710:010.37:195:13Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:144.84:224.010:330.610:440.17:195:13Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:034.95:114.111:170.511:260.07:205:14Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:475.15:554.212:000.37:205:14New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:275.26:354.312:080.012:420.27:215:15New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:045.37:104.312:48-0.11:220.17:215:15New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:385.37:444.31:26-0.12:010.07:215:16New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:125.38:184.22:030.02:390.07:225:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:495.28:574.22:390.03:170.07:225:17Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:295.09:444.23:160.13:550.07:225:18Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:174.910:384.33:560.24:360.07:235:19Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:094.84:420.35:210.07:235:19First Quarter31Sun
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 21% 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 Waning Crescent (21% 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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