33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 67°
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 5h 11m 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 - Aug 1849

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:034.05:395.011:180.311:560.45:297:18Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:514.16:225.212:020.25:307:17Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:334.27:005.312:400.212:460.25:307:16Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:114.37:365.31:220.11:270.15:317:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:474.48:125.22:010.02:070.15:327:15Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:254.58:505.12:40-0.12:470.25:327:14Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:084.69:344.93:18-0.13:280.25:337:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:574.710:234.83:57-0.24:120.35:347:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:534.811:174.74:38-0.25:010.45:357:11Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:495.05:24-0.25:570.55:357:10Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:124.612:455.26:17-0.27:050.55:367:09Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:084.61:425.47:19-0.28:200.45:377:08Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:084.62:425.68:27-0.39:270.25:387:07Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:114.73:445.89:31-0.510:27-0.15:387:05Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:154.84:455.910:30-0.711:23-0.45:397:04Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:175.05:436.111:27-0.85:407:03New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:145.36:366.212:17-0.612:23-0.95:407:02New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:065.47:256.11:08-0.81:15-0.95:417:01New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:545.58:125.91:56-0.82:05-0.85:427:00New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:425.48:595.52:41-0.72:53-0.65:436:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:325.39:475.13:24-0.53:39-0.35:436:57Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:245.110:384.74:06-0.24:250.05:446:56Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:165.011:284.44:470.05:110.45:456:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:074.85:300.36:000.75:456:54First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:164.112:564.76:170.56:560.95:466:53First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:044.01:454.67:140.78:001.05:476:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:523.92:354.68:160.79:001.05:486:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:443.83:264.69:140.79:510.85:486:49Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:373.94:174.810:040.510:380.65:496:47Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:304.15:064.910:500.411:240.45:506:46Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:204.35:515.111:350.25:506:45Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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