33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

70°
H -°
L 67°
SE
6mph
Low tide
9:59 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 9:59 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1793

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:334.54:494.710:400.411:140.46:126:01Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:204.75:334.811:240.311:530.36:136:00Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:024.96:124.912:060.26:145:59New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:395.16:474.912:310.112:470.16:155:57New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:135.27:194.91:080.11:260.16:155:56New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:465.27:514.81:430.02:050.16:165:55New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:215.28:264.62:170.12:440.16:175:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:595.29:054.42:520.23:240.26:185:52Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:465.29:554.33:290.24:080.36:185:51Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:425.110:544.24:110.34:560.56:195:50Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:415.211:574.35:000.45:520.56:205:48First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:405.25:590.46:580.56:215:47First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:004.41:395.37:130.48:090.36:215:46First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:034.72:405.58:310.29:13-0.16:225:45Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:065.03:405.69:38-0.110:09-0.46:235:43Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:085.44:395.810:36-0.411:01-0.86:245:42Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:065.85:355.911:32-0.611:51-1.06:255:41Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:006.16:275.912:25-0.86:265:40Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:496.37:155.812:40-1.11:17-0.86:265:39Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:366.38:035.61:28-1.12:06-0.76:275:37Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:226.28:515.22:13-0.92:54-0.56:285:36Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:115.99:434.82:58-0.63:42-0.26:295:35Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:035.510:394.53:43-0.34:290.26:305:34Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:595.111:364.24:290.15:180.66:315:33Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:544.95:180.46:120.86:315:32Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:314.112:474.66:120.77:131.06:325:31Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:234.11:374.57:160.98:161.06:335:30Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:154.22:274.48:220.99:090.86:345:29Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:064.33:164.49:190.89:540.66:355:28Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:564.54:054.510:070.610:350.46:365:27Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:434.74:524.610:520.511:150.26:375:26Waning 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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