33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

66°
H 77°
L 67°
SSE
2mph
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 3h 02m 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 - Jan 1789

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:184.510:374.03:570.54:270.37:235:21Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:024.311:254.04:340.75:050.47:235:21First Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:484.25:160.95:470.57:245:22First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:134.212:344.06:071.06:360.57:245:23First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:024.31:244.07:151.17:360.47:245:24First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:554.62:184.08:320.98:390.27:245:25Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:534.93:174.19:380.79:38-0.17:245:26Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:525.34:174.310:350.310:33-0.57:245:26Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:505.75:164.611:280.011:27-0.87:245:27Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:466.16:105.012:20-0.47:245:28Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:376.47:025.312:21-1.11:11-0.77:245:29Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:266.57:525.51:14-1.32:00-0.97:235:30Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:146.48:455.62:07-1.32:48-1.07:235:31Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:056.29:425.52:58-1.23:37-1.07:235:32Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:015.810:425.43:51-0.94:26-0.87:235:33Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:595.411:435.44:45-0.55:18-0.57:225:34Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:585.05:43-0.16:14-0.27:225:35Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:425.312:564.66:490.37:180.07:225:36Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:405.21:534.48:020.58:250.17:215:37Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:385.12:524.29:100.69:250.17:215:38Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:365.13:504.110:060.610:180.17:215:38Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:325.14:454.210:560.511:050.07:205:39Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:245.25:354.311:400.511:500.07:205:40Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:095.36:184.512:220.47:195:41New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:495.36:564.612:32-0.11:000.27:195:42New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:245.37:314.71:11-0.11:360.17:185:43New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:575.28:044.71:480.02:120.17:175:44New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:295.18:364.62:230.12:460.17:175:45Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:034.99:114.52:560.33:190.27:165:46Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:384.69:514.43:300.53:530.37:165:47Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:194.410:384.44:050.74:280.47:155:48Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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