33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 73°
E
5mph
High tide
4:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:58 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 4:34 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:256.26:355.012:03-0.512:49-0.37:115:44New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:126.47:245.312:55-0.81:37-0.67:105:45New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:586.48:135.41:45-0.92:24-0.77:095:45New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:476.39:065.52:36-0.93:11-0.87:095:46Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:406.010:055.53:27-0.73:59-0.77:085:47Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:375.711:075.44:20-0.44:49-0.57:075:48Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:365.35:170.05:42-0.37:065:49First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:085.412:355.06:220.46:410.07:055:50First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:075.31:334.77:370.67:480.27:055:51First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:065.32:334.58:510.78:530.27:045:52First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:075.23:344.49:540.79:510.27:035:53Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:075.34:334.510:480.610:430.17:025:54Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:045.35:264.611:360.611:310.07:015:55Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:545.46:124.712:200.57:005:56Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:365.56:534.912:15-0.11:000.46:595:57Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:135.57:305.012:57-0.11:360.46:585:58Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:475.48:055.01:360.02:100.46:575:59Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:195.28:414.92:130.12:430.46:566:00Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:515.09:184.72:490.33:160.56:556:01Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:254.89:594.63:240.53:480.76:546:01Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:044.610:444.54:010.74:210.86:526:02Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:484.411:324.54:390.94:561.06:516:03Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:364.25:231.15:361.16:506:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:214.612:274.16:171.36:281.16:496:05Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:144.81:214.17:281.37:391.06:486:06Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:115.02:204.28:431.28:520.86:476:07Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:115.33:224.49:460.99:530.46:456:08Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:115.74:244.810:400.510:490.06:446:08Waning Crescent28Mon
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 83% 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 Waxing Gibbous (83% 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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