33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

67°
H 77°
L 67°
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 5h 38m 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 - Feb 1790

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:096.28:405.82:06-1.02:41-0.87:145:49Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:586.09:355.72:56-0.93:28-0.87:145:50Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:525.710:355.73:48-0.64:17-0.67:135:51Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:525.311:375.64:41-0.35:10-0.47:125:52Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:535.05:400.16:08-0.17:115:53Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:375.512:534.86:470.47:160.17:105:54Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:385.41:544.68:020.68:270.27:095:55Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:385.42:564.59:110.59:300.17:095:56Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:385.43:574.510:090.510:240.07:085:57Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:365.54:534.710:590.411:14-0.17:075:58Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:295.55:434.811:450.37:065:59Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:155.66:265.012:00-0.112:270.27:055:59New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:555.67:045.112:42-0.11:050.17:046:00New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:315.57:395.11:22-0.11:420.17:036:01New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:055.48:135.11:590.02:160.17:026:02New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:395.28:475.02:340.22:510.27:016:03Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:154.99:244.83:090.43:250.47:006:04Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:544.610:074.73:430.74:000.56:596:05Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:384.410:544.64:190.94:370.76:576:06Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:264.211:454.64:591.15:180.96:566:07First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:164.15:471.36:071.06:556:08First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:384.71:084.16:511.47:090.96:546:08First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:334.82:034.28:111.38:200.86:536:09First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:325.13:024.59:181.19:230.46:526:10Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:315.44:014.810:130.710:190.06:516:11Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:295.74:575.311:030.311:13-0.46:496:12Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:236.15:515.811:52-0.16:486:13Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:146.46:416.212:06-0.712:41-0.56:476:14Full Moon28Sun
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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