33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

61°
H -°
L 58°
WSW
12mph
Low tide
2:38 am

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 18m at 2:38 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:56 am (5.1 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 - Apr 1749

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:065.26:295.712:020.712:200.76:046:38Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:405.27:035.812:420.612:550.76:036:39Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:135.27:365.91:220.61:310.76:026:40Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:455.08:115.92:020.62:060.86:006:41Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:214.98:535.82:420.72:430.85:596:41Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:034.79:445.73:250.83:240.95:586:42Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:584.610:455.64:111.04:101.05:566:43Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:044.611:485.65:031.15:051.05:556:43Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:104.76:021.16:111.15:546:44Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:495.71:135.07:101.07:291.05:526:45Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:485.82:145.38:170.78:430.75:516:46Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:465.93:135.79:160.49:450.45:506:46Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:446.04:116.110:080.110:400.25:496:47Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:406.15:066.410:57-0.211:340.05:476:48Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:346.15:576.711:45-0.35:466:49New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:256.16:456.812:26-0.112:33-0.35:456:49New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:135.97:306.81:17-0.11:20-0.15:446:50New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:005.68:166.52:060.12:060.15:426:51New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:485.39:056.12:540.32:520.45:416:52Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:424.910:005.73:410.73:390.75:406:52Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:424.711:005.44:291.04:271.05:396:53Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:414.611:575.15:191.35:191.25:386:54First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:354.66:131.56:171.45:366:55First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:495.01:254.77:121.67:221.55:356:55First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:384.92:144.88:101.58:241.55:346:56First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:244.93:005.08:581.39:171.35:336:57Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:094.93:465.29:401.210:021.15:326:58Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:554.94:305.410:191.010:461.05:316:59Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:394.95:125.710:570.811:290.85:306:59Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:234.95:535.911:360.85:297:00Full Moon30Wed
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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