33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

55°
H 74°
L 53°
NE
3mph
Low tide
2:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, November 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 2:01 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:47 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 5:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:336.24:596.510:52-0.311:28-0.16:257:57Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:296.25:536.811:42-0.46:247:57New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:226.26:436.912:22-0.312:32-0.56:237:58New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:126.17:316.91:15-0.31:22-0.46:227:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:025.88:196.72:07-0.22:10-0.26:218:00New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:545.59:116.32:570.02:590.16:208:00Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:515.110:085.93:470.33:470.56:198:01Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:524.911:075.64:380.74:380.86:188:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:504.85:291.05:311.16:178:03First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:045.312:444.86:251.26:291.26:168:04First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:565.11:334.87:231.37:331.36:158:04First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:445.02:214.98:181.28:331.36:158:05First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:304.93:085.19:051.19:241.26:148:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:164.93:545.29:471.010:091.06:138:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:024.84:385.410:260.810:520.96:128:07Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:474.95:215.611:050.711:360.76:128:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:314.96:015.811:450.66:118:09Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:114.96:395.912:190.612:250.66:108:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:504.97:166.01:030.51:050.66:108:10Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:274.87:556.01:460.51:460.66:098:11Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:074.78:395.92:300.52:280.76:088:12Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:544.69:305.83:150.53:130.76:088:12Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:524.610:295.74:020.54:030.76:078:13Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:574.711:295.74:520.54:570.86:078:14Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:594.95:450.55:590.86:068:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:265.712:575.26:440.47:080.86:068:15Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:215.71:535.57:450.28:190.66:058:16Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:175.72:495.88:44-0.19:220.46:058:16Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:135.73:456.19:38-0.310:190.26:058:17Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:105.64:416.310:28-0.411:140.06:048:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:075.65:346.511:18-0.46:048:18Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2% 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 (2% 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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