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 55m 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 - Apr 1716

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:465.73:205.59:270.69:400.56:046:38Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:435.74:145.610:170.510:320.46:036:39Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:365.75:055.811:020.511:190.36:026:40Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:265.65:506.011:440.46:006:41Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:105.66:326.112:040.312:240.45:596:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:485.57:106.112:460.31:020.55:586:42Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:245.47:466.01:260.41:380.65:566:43Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:585.28:225.82:040.52:150.75:556:43Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:335.09:005.52:420.72:510.95:546:44Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:124.79:445.33:190.93:281.15:526:45Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:584.510:345.13:581.14:061.35:516:46Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:524.411:275.04:401.34:481.55:506:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:464.45:271.45:361.65:496:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:185.012:374.56:201.46:341.65:476:48Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:085.11:274.77:221.47:431.55:466:49Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:585.22:185.08:221.28:491.25:456:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:505.43:105.49:160.89:440.85:446:50Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:435.54:045.810:040.510:360.55:426:51Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:365.74:576.310:520.111:280.25:416:52Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:285.95:496.711:40-0.25:406:52New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:196.16:397.012:21-0.112:30-0.45:396:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:096.17:297.11:13-0.21:21-0.55:386:54New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:006.08:217.02:06-0.22:14-0.45:366:55Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:555.89:186.73:00-0.23:07-0.25:356:55Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:595.610:226.43:550.04:030.05:346:56Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:065.511:276.24:520.25:020.35:336:57Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:105.55:530.46:050.65:326:58First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:296.01:095.56:580.67:130.75:316:58First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:275.82:055.68:030.68:210.75:306:59First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:225.62:585.79:000.69:200.75:297:00Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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