33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

64°
H -°
L 56°
NNW
7mph
Low tide
11:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 11:24 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 5:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:534.311:404.04:350.65:060.57:235:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:374.15:170.85:450.67:235:21Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:254.112:214.06:061.06:300.77:245:22Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:114.21:083.87:081.17:260.77:245:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:004.41:593.78:211.08:300.67:245:24Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:544.72:563.79:260.89:280.47:245:25Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:505.03:563.910:230.610:220.07:245:25Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:475.44:554.111:160.311:14-0.37:245:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:415.85:504.412:070.07:245:27New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:316.16:414.812:07-0.612:57-0.37:245:28New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:186.37:305.012:59-0.91:45-0.67:245:29New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:056.38:205.21:50-1.02:32-0.87:235:30Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:536.29:145.22:41-0.93:18-0.97:235:31Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:465.810:135.23:33-0.74:05-0.87:235:32Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:425.511:145.24:26-0.44:54-0.77:235:33Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:405.15:230.05:46-0.47:225:34First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:145.212:384.76:280.46:45-0.27:225:35First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:135.11:364.47:440.67:500.07:225:36First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:125.12:364.28:590.78:550.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:135.13:374.110:010.69:530.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:135.14:364.110:550.610:450.07:215:38Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:105.25:304.211:440.511:33-0.17:205:39Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:005.26:174.412:280.47:205:40Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:425.36:574.612:19-0.21:070.47:195:41Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:185.37:354.61:01-0.21:430.37:195:42Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:515.28:104.71:40-0.12:170.37:185:43Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:225.18:464.62:160.02:490.37:185:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:544.99:234.52:520.23:200.37:175:45Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:274.610:044.43:270.43:520.47:165:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:054.410:484.34:030.64:230.67:165:47Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:474.211:354.44:410.84:570.77:155:48Third Quarter31Mon
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 7% 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 Waning Crescent (7% 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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