33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

72°
H -°
L 70°
NE
8mph
High tide
4:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 4:32 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:196.16:435.212:03-0.812:49-0.46:335:21Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:046.27:285.012:49-0.71:37-0.46:345:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:486.08:124.71:33-0.62:23-0.26:355:19Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:325.88:584.42:17-0.43:080.16:365:19Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:195.49:494.13:00-0.13:520.46:375:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:115.010:463.93:440.24:360.76:385:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:074.711:433.84:300.55:220.96:395:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:004.55:180.76:141.16:395:15Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:363.912:484.36:130.97:131.16:405:14Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:273.91:354.37:171.18:121.06:415:14Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:174.12:224.28:231.09:020.86:425:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:054.33:094.29:190.99:450.66:435:12Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:534.53:574.210:080.710:250.46:445:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:384.84:454.210:550.511:040.26:455:11Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:225.25:304.311:410.311:450.06:465:10New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:055.56:124.412:270.16:475:10New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:465.76:534.412:26-0.11:130.06:485:09New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:275.87:344.41:09-0.21:580.06:495:09New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:115.88:194.31:54-0.32:45-0.16:505:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:005.79:124.32:41-0.33:320.06:515:08Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:565.610:164.23:31-0.24:220.06:525:07Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:575.411:244.34:240.05:150.06:535:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:575.35:240.26:130.06:545:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:274.512:535.26:310.37:15-0.16:545:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:274.81:505.07:470.48:17-0.26:555:06First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:255.02:474.98:580.39:13-0.46:565:06Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:235.33:444.89:580.110:04-0.56:575:05Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:195.54:424.710:530.010:53-0.56:585:05Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:125.75:364.611:46-0.111:40-0.56:595:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:025.86:254.612:36-0.17:005:05Full Moon30Sun
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 15% 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 Waning Crescent (15% 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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