33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H -°
L 77°
SSW
7mph
High tide
7:22 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:31 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 7:22 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:254.611:353.74:410.75:201.06:085:59First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:164.55:231.06:131.16:085:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:273.61:074.56:161.17:191.26:095:56First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:203.61:594.57:261.28:291.16:105:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:143.72:524.78:381.09:260.86:115:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:093.93:444.99:350.810:130.56:115:52Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:024.34:355.110:260.410:580.26:125:51Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:534.75:235.311:140.111:41-0.26:135:50Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:415.26:085.512:03-0.26:145:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:265.66:515.512:24-0.512:51-0.46:145:47Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:106.07:345.51:07-0.71:40-0.56:155:46Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:566.28:205.31:51-0.82:29-0.56:165:44Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:456.29:115.02:37-0.83:19-0.36:175:43Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:406.010:124.73:25-0.74:12-0.16:175:42Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:435.811:194.54:17-0.55:100.16:185:41Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:485.65:14-0.26:160.46:195:39Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:254.512:515.56:190.17:310.46:205:38Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:294.51:535.37:340.38:420.46:215:37Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:314.62:535.38:460.29:400.26:215:36Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:304.73:525.29:470.110:290.06:225:35Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:264.94:465.210:400.011:13-0.16:235:33Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:175.25:345.111:28-0.111:54-0.16:245:32Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:025.46:175.012:14-0.16:255:31New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:425.66:554.912:32-0.112:56-0.16:265:30New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:205.67:304.71:09-0.11:360.06:265:29New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:555.58:034.51:440.02:140.16:275:28New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:315.38:374.32:180.12:510.36:285:27Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:095.19:154.02:530.33:280.56:295:26Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:524.810:003.83:280.54:070.76:305:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:424.610:543.64:050.84:490.96:315:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:344.511:503.64:461.05:371.06:325:23First Quarter31Thu
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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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