33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H 73°
L 47°
WSW
19mph
Low tide
3:17 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 3:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1745

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:575.410:105.53:47-0.84:03-0.55:297:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:575.511:085.14:35-0.74:59-0.25:297:17Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:555.55:24-0.65:580.15:307:16First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:054.812:515.56:18-0.37:040.45:317:15First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:014.41:465.47:18-0.18:150.55:327:14First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:584.22:435.38:230.19:210.65:327:13Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:564.03:415.39:240.110:180.65:337:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:573.94:395.210:190.111:090.55:347:11Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:563.95:335.211:100.111:560.55:357:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:484.16:215.311:590.15:357:09Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:334.27:015.212:390.412:440.05:367:08Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:134.47:385.21:180.31:260.15:377:07Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:494.58:125.01:540.22:050.25:377:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:254.58:464.82:290.12:410.35:387:05Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:014.49:214.53:020.13:170.55:397:04Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:404.410:004.33:350.23:520.75:407:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:214.410:424.04:080.34:280.85:407:02Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:064.411:273.94:430.45:091.05:417:01Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:534.55:200.55:571.15:426:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:143.712:424.66:040.67:011.25:436:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:053.61:364.87:010.68:211.15:436:57Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:013.72:355.08:110.59:290.95:446:56Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:023.83:375.39:180.210:260.55:456:55Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:064.14:385.610:19-0.211:190.15:456:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:074.55:345.911:16-0.55:466:52Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:035.06:266.112:09-0.312:12-0.85:476:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:555.57:146.212:58-0.71:07-1.05:476:50New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:455.88:016.11:45-0.92:00-1.05:486:48New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:365.98:515.72:31-1.12:52-0.95:496:47Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:305.99:455.33:18-1.03:45-0.65:506:46Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:285.810:434.94:05-0.84:39-0.35:506:45Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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