33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H 76°
L 68°
SSE
6mph
Low tide
10:21 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6m at 10:21 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1787

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:314.27:565.31:450.51:440.55:107:32Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:084.18:325.22:250.42:230.65:107:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:474.19:105.03:030.33:020.65:117:32Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:304.29:534.93:400.33:410.75:117:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:204.310:404.74:160.34:240.75:117:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:124.611:304.64:550.25:110.85:127:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:034.95:370.16:060.85:137:31Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:204.612:555.26:260.07:130.85:137:31Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:134.51:505.57:24-0.18:260.75:147:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:094.52:485.78:28-0.39:320.45:147:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:114.53:496.09:30-0.510:330.15:157:30Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:164.64:516.210:30-0.611:32-0.25:157:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:204.85:506.411:29-0.85:167:30New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:205.16:466.512:28-0.412:28-0.95:167:29New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:165.27:376.41:23-0.61:24-0.95:177:29New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:095.38:286.22:14-0.72:18-0.85:187:28Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:025.39:195.83:02-0.73:09-0.65:187:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:585.210:135.33:48-0.64:00-0.35:197:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:545.211:074.94:33-0.44:510.05:207:27Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:475.111:574.55:18-0.15:430.45:207:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:375.16:030.26:390.75:217:26First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:444.21:265.06:530.47:400.95:227:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:314.02:154.97:490.58:411.05:227:25First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:183.83:054.88:450.59:341.05:237:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:093.73:564.89:370.510:220.95:247:23Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:033.84:474.910:250.411:080.75:247:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:573.95:355.011:110.411:530.65:257:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:464.06:185.111:560.35:267:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:294.16:565.212:360.412:400.25:277:20Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:074.37:315.21:170.21:210.25:277:20Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:434.48:065.21:560.02:010.25:287:19Full Moon31Tue
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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