33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H 77°
L 68°
SSE
8mph
High tide
4:17 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:43 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 4:17 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 5:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1786

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:314.65:450.56:211.05:297:18First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:303.81:174.56:310.67:211.25:307:17First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:153.72:054.67:290.78:271.25:307:16First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:053.62:554.68:310.79:261.05:317:15Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:583.63:484.89:270.610:180.85:327:14Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:553.74:415.010:180.411:070.65:337:13Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:503.95:305.211:070.211:540.35:337:12Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:414.26:155.511:550.05:347:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:274.56:575.612:390.012:43-0.25:357:10Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:104.87:375.61:21-0.31:30-0.35:357:09Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:545.18:195.52:03-0.52:18-0.35:367:08Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:415.39:055.32:45-0.63:06-0.35:377:07Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:345.49:575.03:27-0.73:55-0.15:387:06Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:325.410:554.84:13-0.74:480.15:387:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:325.411:554.65:02-0.55:470.35:397:04Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:315.45:56-0.46:560.55:407:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:554.41:315.47:00-0.28:130.65:407:02Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:574.32:325.48:11-0.19:220.45:417:01Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:004.33:335.49:18-0.110:200.35:426:59Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:034.44:345.510:16-0.211:130.15:436:58Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:034.65:295.511:10-0.35:436:57Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:564.86:185.512:01-0.112:01-0.45:446:56New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:425.07:015.512:45-0.212:48-0.45:456:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:245.17:395.31:26-0.21:33-0.35:456:53New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:035.18:155.02:03-0.22:14-0.25:466:52New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:435.18:514.72:38-0.12:530.05:476:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:244.99:284.43:110.03:320.35:486:50Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:094.710:104.13:450.24:100.65:486:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:574.610:573.94:200.44:500.85:496:47Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:454.511:463.74:580.65:351.05:506:46First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:344.45:410.86:301.25:506:44First Quarter31Thu
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 13% 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 (13% 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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