33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 73°
ENE
10mph
Low tide
10:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 10:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:32 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:154.69:485.83:400.83:340.96:247:57Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:004.510:405.74:250.94:181.06:237:58Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:584.411:415.65:120.95:081.06:227:58Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:064.56:021.06:041.16:217:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:425.61:094.86:570.97:081.16:218:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:395.72:085.17:580.78:211.06:208:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:345.73:055.58:590.59:320.86:198:01Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:295.74:015.99:560.210:340.56:188:02Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:255.74:576.310:48-0.111:300.36:178:03Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:225.75:516.611:37-0.26:168:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:185.66:446.712:240.112:27-0.36:158:04New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:125.67:346.81:180.01:17-0.26:148:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:035.48:226.72:110.12:07-0.16:148:06New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:525.29:106.43:020.22:560.16:138:07New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:435.010:016.03:520.43:450.36:128:07Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:394.710:575.74:400.64:350.66:118:08Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:394.611:565.35:280.95:250.96:118:09Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:374.66:161.16:161.16:108:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:505.11:294.77:051.27:111.36:098:10First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:384.92:174.87:561.28:111.46:098:11First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:224.83:024.98:471.29:111.46:088:12First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:054.73:465.19:351.110:041.36:088:12First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:484.64:305.210:170.910:511.16:078:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:334.55:145.410:580.811:351.06:078:14Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:204.55:585.611:380.76:068:15Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:074.56:425.812:200.812:190.76:068:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:524.57:245.91:060.71:010.66:058:16Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:354.58:056.01:530.61:460.66:058:17Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:164.58:486.02:390.52:320.56:048:17Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:004.59:356.03:260.53:190.56:048:18Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:514.510:285.84:120.44:090.56:048:18Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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