33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H 76°
L 68°
SSE
3mph
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 1h 45m 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 1788

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:354.65:076.210:47-0.511:480.05:107:32Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:354.86:046.411:44-0.75:107:32New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:335.16:586.612:43-0.312:42-0.85:117:32New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:295.37:506.51:37-0.61:40-0.95:117:32New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:245.48:446.42:29-0.82:35-0.85:127:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:235.59:406.03:20-0.83:30-0.75:127:31Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:245.510:395.74:11-0.84:26-0.45:137:31Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:255.511:375.35:01-0.65:22-0.15:137:31First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:215.55:53-0.46:230.25:147:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:324.91:145.56:48-0.27:280.55:157:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:244.62:065.47:460.08:330.65:157:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:154.32:585.38:430.29:310.75:167:30Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:074.13:505.29:350.210:210.75:167:29Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:014.04:435.210:230.211:070.75:177:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:544.05:325.211:090.211:510.65:187:29Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:444.16:175.211:550.25:187:28Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:294.26:575.212:340.512:380.25:197:28Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:084.37:335.21:140.41:200.35:207:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:454.38:085.11:530.21:590.45:207:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:214.38:424.92:300.22:370.55:217:26Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:584.39:194.73:060.23:130.65:227:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:384.39:594.53:410.23:500.75:227:25Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:244.310:434.34:150.24:290.85:237:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:124.511:304.24:520.25:130.85:247:24Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:014.75:320.26:050.95:247:23Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:194.212:525.06:200.27:110.95:257:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:114.21:475.27:190.18:260.75:267:21Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:094.22:465.58:26-0.19:320.55:267:21Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:114.33:485.79:30-0.410:320.15:277:20Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:164.64:496.010:31-0.611:28-0.35:287:19Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:194.95:476.311:30-0.95:297:18New Moon31Thu
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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