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 55m 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 - Oct 1786

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:553.71:374.66:551.08:051.06:126:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:513.92:314.88:110.99:040.76:136:00Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:484.23:255.09:170.69:540.36:145:59Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:444.64:185.210:120.210:40-0.16:145:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:395.15:105.411:05-0.111:26-0.56:155:56Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:325.75:595.511:58-0.46:165:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:226.16:475.612:13-0.812:50-0.66:175:54Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:106.47:345.51:01-1.01:42-0.66:175:53Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:596.58:245.31:50-1.12:34-0.66:185:51Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:526.39:205.02:39-1.03:27-0.46:195:50Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:516.110:254.73:31-0.74:23-0.16:205:49Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:565.811:324.54:26-0.45:220.26:205:47Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:005.55:25-0.16:290.46:215:46Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:364.51:025.36:310.27:420.56:225:45Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:374.52:015.17:450.48:470.56:235:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:354.62:585.08:530.39:390.46:245:42Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:314.73:514.89:500.310:230.36:245:41Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:234.94:414.710:390.211:030.26:255:40Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:115.15:264.711:240.211:410.16:265:39Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:545.36:074.612:060.26:275:38New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:335.46:434.612:180.112:460.26:285:37New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:095.47:164.512:540.11:240.26:295:35New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:435.37:484.41:300.12:010.36:295:34New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:175.28:204.22:050.32:380.46:305:33Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:525.08:564.02:400.43:160.66:315:32Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:334.89:383.83:140.63:550.76:325:31Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:224.710:313.63:500.84:370.86:335:30Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:154.611:293.64:300.95:240.96:345:29First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:074.65:170.96:170.96:355:28First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:253.812:594.76:151.07:180.76:365:27First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:204.11:514.87:300.98:190.56:375:26First Quarter31Tue
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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