33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

51°
H -°
L 38°
N
4mph
High tide
11:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:19 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 11:37 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 5:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1715

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:164.99:194.23:040.33:310.56:126:03Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:594.710:034.03:380.54:100.76:126:02Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:484.610:543.84:140.74:520.86:136:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:394.611:493.84:540.85:400.96:145:59First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:314.65:410.96:381.06:145:58First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:433.91:234.76:420.97:450.86:155:56First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:384.12:174.97:580.88:480.66:165:55First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:364.43:125.19:060.59:420.26:175:54Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:344.94:085.310:050.110:31-0.36:185:52Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:315.45:025.511:00-0.211:20-0.76:185:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:275.95:555.711:54-0.56:195:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:196.36:455.812:10-1.012:48-0.86:205:48Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:096.67:355.81:00-1.21:40-0.86:215:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:596.68:265.61:50-1.22:33-0.86:215:46Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:526.49:225.32:41-1.13:26-0.66:225:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:506.110:265.03:33-0.94:21-0.36:235:43Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:535.811:314.84:27-0.55:190.06:245:42Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:565.55:25-0.26:220.26:255:41Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:334.712:565.36:290.27:310.46:265:40Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:324.61:545.17:400.38:360.46:265:39Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:294.72:494.98:470.49:300.46:275:37Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:234.83:424.79:430.310:150.36:285:36Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:154.94:324.710:320.310:550.26:295:35Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:035.15:184.611:160.211:340.16:305:34Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:475.35:594.611:590.26:315:33New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:275.46:374.612:120.112:390.26:315:32New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:035.47:114.612:490.01:170.26:325:31New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:375.37:434.51:260.11:550.26:335:30New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:115.28:154.32:010.22:320.36:345:29Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:455.18:504.12:360.33:090.46:355:28Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:244.99:303.93:100.53:480.56:365:27Waxing 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 First Quarter (33% 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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