33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

65°
H -°
L 59°
NE
8mph
Low tide
8:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, November 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 23m at 8:13 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:10 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 5:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1853

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:265.91:534.97:560.98:180.86:056:38Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:275.82:545.09:030.99:230.76:036:39Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:265.83:515.19:570.810:180.66:026:40Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:225.84:445.310:440.711:060.56:016:40Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:135.75:315.511:260.611:520.45:596:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:595.76:125.712:050.65:586:42New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:395.66:495.812:340.412:420.55:576:43New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:155.57:245.91:140.51:180.55:556:43New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:495.37:575.81:510.61:530.65:546:44New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:245.18:305.62:270.82:280.85:536:45Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:004.89:075.43:031.03:041.05:516:46Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:434.59:495.23:391.23:411.25:506:46Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:344.310:405.04:181.44:211.45:496:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:304.211:355.05:011.55:051.55:486:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:224.25:521.65:571.65:466:49First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:305.01:134.36:571.77:011.55:456:49First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:245.22:044.68:071.58:111.35:446:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:185.42:574.99:051.29:130.95:436:51Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:135.63:505.49:530.910:080.65:416:52Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:075.84:425.910:390.511:000.25:406:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:006.05:346.411:250.111:53-0.15:396:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:526.16:246.812:12-0.15:386:54Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:416.17:137.012:46-0.31:01-0.35:376:55Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:306.08:037.11:39-0.31:51-0.35:366:55Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:225.88:576.92:32-0.32:42-0.25:346:56Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:205.59:586.63:26-0.13:360.15:336:57Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:275.211:046.34:220.24:330.45:326:58Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:365.15:220.55:360.75:316:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:086.112:405.06:260.76:460.95:306:59Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:095.91:395.17:350.88:000.95:297:00Third Quarter30Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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