33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

54°
H -°
L 38°
N
7mph
Low tide
5:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 16m at 5:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1716

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:554.85:300.46:04-0.17:235:20First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:274.812:514.76:350.57:05-0.27:235:21First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:265.01:504.77:540.58:13-0.37:245:21First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:275.32:534.79:080.39:17-0.67:245:22Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:305.53:574.810:110.010:16-0.87:245:23Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:325.84:594.911:09-0.311:12-1.07:245:24Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:306.15:575.112:04-0.67:245:25Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:246.36:505.312:06-1.112:56-0.77:245:25Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:136.37:395.312:58-1.21:45-0.87:245:26Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:006.28:265.21:48-1.12:32-0.77:245:27Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:465.99:155.12:35-0.93:16-0.57:245:28Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:345.510:074.93:21-0.63:58-0.37:245:29Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:235.011:004.74:06-0.24:400.07:245:30Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:134.711:534.64:510.25:220.37:235:31Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:014.35:390.66:080.57:235:32Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:434.512:484.16:330.97:020.67:235:33Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:334.51:363.97:371.18:040.77:235:34Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:244.52:273.98:431.19:030.67:225:34Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:174.53:213.99:391.09:530.57:225:35Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:094.74:154.010:290.810:400.37:225:36Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:594.95:064.111:150.611:240.17:215:37Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:455.25:524.312:000.37:215:38Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:265.46:324.512:070.012:430.17:215:39New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:035.67:094.712:49-0.21:24-0.17:205:40New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:395.67:474.91:30-0.32:03-0.27:205:41New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:175.68:275.02:10-0.32:42-0.37:195:42Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:585.49:145.02:52-0.23:22-0.37:185:43Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:455.210:095.03:37-0.14:05-0.37:185:44Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:395.011:095.14:250.14:51-0.37:175:45Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:374.95:190.35:44-0.27:175:46First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:105.212:374.86:230.56:46-0.17:165:47First Quarter31Fri
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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