33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

58°
H 73°
L 53°
NNE
14mph
Low tide
1:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 12m at 1:35 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:28 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:27 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:194.46:385.212:250.312:190.05:297:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:014.57:145.11:050.21:020.05:307:17New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:394.67:485.01:420.21:420.15:317:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:164.68:214.92:180.12:210.25:317:15Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:544.58:554.72:520.22:580.35:327:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:344.49:324.53:260.23:360.45:337:13Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:184.410:134.33:590.34:140.65:347:12Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:034.410:594.14:330.44:550.75:347:11Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:504.511:474.05:090.55:420.85:357:10First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:384.75:520.56:380.95:367:09First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:374.01:294.96:450.47:470.85:367:08First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:314.02:245.17:520.38:550.65:377:07Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:314.23:225.49:010.19:550.25:387:06Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:334.44:215.710:02-0.310:50-0.15:397:05Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:374.75:196.011:01-0.611:44-0.65:397:04Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:375.26:136.211:58-0.85:407:03Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:335.67:046.412:36-0.912:54-1.05:417:02Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:255.87:546.31:27-1.21:49-1.15:417:01Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:176.08:456.02:16-1.32:42-1.05:426:59Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:125.99:405.73:05-1.33:35-0.75:436:58Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:115.810:395.33:55-1.14:30-0.45:446:57Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:115.611:394.94:45-0.85:270.05:446:56Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:105.45:38-0.46:300.35:456:55Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:364.61:065.26:36-0.17:410.65:466:53Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:324.42:025.17:400.18:480.75:466:52Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:284.22:584.98:430.29:440.75:476:51Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:234.23:524.99:390.210:320.65:486:50Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:174.34:444.910:280.211:140.55:496:48Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:084.45:314.911:130.111:540.45:496:47Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:554.66:124.911:570.15:506:46New Moon30Tue
31Wed6:364.76:485.012:330.212:380.15:516:44New Moon31Wed
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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