33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

45°
H 58°
L 38°
NNW
7mph
High tide
11:19 am

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 : 5:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 11:19 am (4.5 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 - Mar 1719

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:255.22:564.69:111.09:170.46:476:14Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:255.53:564.910:080.710:150.06:456:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:255.94:555.411:010.311:10-0.46:446:16Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:226.35:505.811:52-0.16:436:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:146.66:416.212:04-0.712:42-0.56:426:17Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:046.77:316.512:57-0.91:31-0.76:406:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:526.68:226.51:50-1.02:20-0.76:396:19Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:436.49:166.42:41-0.83:09-0.66:386:20Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:386.010:156.23:34-0.63:59-0.46:366:20Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:385.611:176.04:27-0.24:520.06:356:21Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:415.25:250.35:490.36:346:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:185.812:415.06:280.66:550.66:336:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:175.61:404.87:390.98:060.86:316:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:165.52:384.78:471.09:100.76:306:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:135.43:334.89:431.010:030.76:286:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:085.44:264.910:290.910:500.66:276:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:595.45:135.111:110.811:330.56:266:27Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:445.55:565.311:510.76:246:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:245.56:335.412:140.412:280.66:236:28New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:005.57:075.512:530.41:050.56:226:29New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:345.47:395.51:300.51:410.56:206:30New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:065.38:105.42:050.62:160.66:196:30New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:395.18:435.32:400.72:510.76:186:31Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:154.89:215.23:150.93:260.96:166:32Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:574.610:085.13:511.04:021.06:156:33Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:484.511:025.14:311.24:431.16:136:33Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:424.55:181.35:311.16:126:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:005.212:384.56:161.46:311.16:116:35First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:585.41:354.77:291.37:430.96:096:36First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:575.62:335.18:401.08:530.66:086:36First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:575.83:335.59:390.79:540.26:076:37Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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