33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

69°
H -°
L 67°
SSE
5mph
High tide
4:01 am

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 : 10:21 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 4:01 am (5.2 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 - Mar 1791

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:335.84:535.210:550.211:15-0.16:466:14Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:275.95:445.411:430.16:456:15Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:156.06:295.612:04-0.212:270.06:436:16New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:575.97:095.712:49-0.21:070.06:426:17New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:365.87:465.61:30-0.11:460.16:416:18New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:135.68:225.52:100.12:220.26:406:18New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:505.38:595.32:470.32:580.46:386:19Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:305.09:415.13:230.63:340.66:376:20Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:154.710:284.94:000.94:120.86:366:21Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:054.511:194.84:391.14:531.06:346:22Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:564.35:221.45:391.26:336:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:104.712:464.36:161.56:341.36:326:23First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:024.71:374.37:261.67:401.36:306:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:554.92:304.48:371.58:451.16:296:25First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:495.13:234.79:331.29:410.76:286:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:445.34:155.010:220.910:320.46:266:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:365.65:065.511:070.511:210.16:256:27Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:265.95:545.911:520.26:246:28Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:136.16:416.312:11-0.212:38-0.16:226:28Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:596.27:276.61:00-0.41:24-0.36:216:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:456.28:156.61:50-0.52:10-0.46:206:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:336.09:086.52:40-0.42:59-0.36:186:31Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:285.710:086.43:32-0.23:50-0.16:176:31Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:325.511:136.24:260.14:450.16:156:32Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:385.35:240.45:460.46:146:33Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:166.012:425.26:300.66:560.66:136:34Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:175.91:435.27:410.78:100.76:116:34Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:175.82:435.28:480.79:150.66:106:35Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:155.83:405.49:430.610:100.56:096:36Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:115.74:335.510:310.510:590.46:076:37Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:025.75:215.711:140.511:440.36:066:37Waning Crescent31Thu
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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