33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

66°
H -°
L 48°
WNW
10mph
High tide
9:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:15 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 9:00 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 5:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1742

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:595.94:246.110:210.110:530.25:287:01Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:546.05:196.611:09-0.211:48-0.15:277:01Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:476.16:116.911:59-0.45:267:02New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:396.07:027.112:43-0.212:50-0.55:257:03New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:315.97:537.11:37-0.31:41-0.55:247:04New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:245.78:466.82:32-0.22:34-0.35:237:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:245.49:476.53:270.03:280.05:227:05Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:315.110:536.14:230.34:240.45:217:06Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:375.011:575.85:230.65:240.75:217:07First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:385.06:260.86:290.95:207:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:565.61:335.07:310.97:381.05:197:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:505.42:255.18:300.98:411.05:187:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:415.23:145.39:170.99:340.95:177:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:295.04:015.49:580.810:200.95:167:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:144.94:465.610:350.811:020.85:167:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:584.85:285.711:110.711:430.85:157:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:404.86:085.811:480.75:147:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:184.76:455.812:240.812:260.75:147:13Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:554.77:205.71:050.81:040.85:137:14Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:294.57:545.61:450.81:430.95:127:15Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:044.48:315.52:250.82:201.05:127:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:434.29:145.33:060.92:591.25:117:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:304.110:055.23:481.03:391.25:117:17Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:274.111:015.24:331.04:241.35:107:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:274.211:555.35:201.05:151.25:107:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:224.56:100.96:151.25:097:19Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:475.31:154.97:060.77:251.05:097:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:395.42:085.38:030.48:350.85:087:20Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:325.43:045.88:580.19:360.55:087:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:275.54:006.29:49-0.210:340.25:087:21Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:255.54:566.610:40-0.511:300.05:077:22Waning 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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