33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

65°
H -°
L 57°
SW
7mph
High tide
8:22 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:38 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 8:22 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 5:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:184.21:505.17:220.28:400.76:477:40Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:174.12:505.08:310.39:410.76:487:39Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:164.13:484.99:320.210:300.66:487:37Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:134.24:424.910:240.211:140.56:497:36Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:054.45:304.911:110.111:530.46:507:35Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:524.66:115.011:550.16:517:33New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:324.86:464.912:300.312:370.16:517:32New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:094.97:184.91:050.21:160.16:527:30New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:435.07:484.71:390.11:530.26:537:29New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:164.98:184.52:110.12:290.36:537:28Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:504.88:504.32:430.33:050.46:547:26Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:264.79:264.13:150.43:410.66:557:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:104.610:093.83:470.54:210.86:557:24Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:014.611:023.74:210.75:060.96:567:22First Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:554.611:593.75:020.76:001.06:577:21First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:514.85:540.87:081.06:577:19First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:583.81:485.07:040.78:210.86:587:18First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:004.02:475.28:250.59:230.56:597:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:034.33:465.49:330.110:160.06:597:15Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:064.84:425.710:32-0.211:06-0.47:007:14Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:055.45:365.911:28-0.511:55-0.87:017:12Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:005.96:276.012:23-0.87:027:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:506.37:165.912:44-1.11:17-0.97:027:10Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:406.48:055.71:32-1.22:09-0.87:037:08Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:306.48:565.42:20-1.13:01-0.67:047:07Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:246.19:544.93:09-0.93:55-0.37:047:05Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:245.810:574.63:59-0.64:500.16:056:04Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:275.54:52-0.25:510.56:066:03Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:004.312:285.25:490.27:010.86:066:01Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:004.21:285.06:560.58:140.96:076:00Third Quarter30Wed
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 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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