33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

87°
H 88°
L 76°
SSW
9mph
High tide
1:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:28 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 1:53 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:534.36:305.512:060.312:120.06:477:40Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:444.67:175.712:540.01:02-0.26:487:39Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:315.08:025.91:40-0.31:52-0.56:487:38Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:175.48:455.92:25-0.62:41-0.66:497:36Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:045.69:315.73:09-0.83:30-0.66:507:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:545.710:225.53:54-0.94:21-0.56:507:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:505.711:195.24:40-0.85:13-0.36:517:32Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:515.65:29-0.76:090.06:527:31Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:204.912:525.66:22-0.57:120.26:527:30Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:214.71:525.57:22-0.28:250.46:537:28Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:224.62:525.48:300.09:390.46:547:27Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:234.53:535.49:390.010:420.36:547:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:254.54:535.310:410.011:360.26:557:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:244.65:505.411:36-0.16:567:23Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:194.86:425.412:240.112:26-0.26:567:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:075.07:275.41:090.01:13-0.36:577:20New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:505.18:065.31:50-0.11:57-0.26:587:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:285.28:415.12:27-0.12:38-0.26:587:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:055.29:154.93:020.03:170.06:597:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:425.19:494.63:360.13:540.27:007:14Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:224.910:264.44:100.24:310.47:017:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:054.711:094.14:430.45:090.67:017:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:524.611:573.95:180.65:500.87:027:10Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:414.55:560.86:361.07:037:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:483.81:304.56:390.97:321.17:037:07First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:393.72:214.67:341.08:411.17:047:06First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:323.83:144.78:461.09:480.97:057:05First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:283.94:094.99:550.710:430.67:057:03Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:254.25:045.210:530.411:330.27:067:02Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:224.65:585.511:470.07:077:00Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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