33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H -°
L 68°
ESE
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 3h 04m 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 - Apr 1794

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:586.58:186.81:57-0.62:13-0.66:046:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:506.29:106.62:49-0.43:02-0.36:036:39Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:475.810:086.33:41-0.13:520.06:016:40Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:495.411:105.94:350.34:440.46:006:41Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:505.15:320.75:390.85:596:41First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:105.712:485.06:351.16:411.05:576:42First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:085.41:434.97:441.37:501.15:566:43First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:035.32:364.98:461.38:521.15:556:44First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:565.23:265.09:361.29:441.05:546:44Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:475.14:155.210:181.110:290.95:526:45Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:355.25:015.410:561.011:120.85:516:46Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:185.25:445.611:340.911:530.75:506:47Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:585.36:225.712:120.85:486:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:345.36:575.812:330.612:490.75:476:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:085.37:305.81:120.61:250.85:466:49Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:405.18:035.71:510.62:000.85:456:50Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:135.08:395.62:290.72:351.05:436:50Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:504.89:225.53:090.83:121.15:426:51Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:364.610:155.53:510.93:521.15:416:52Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:344.611:145.54:361.04:381.25:406:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:364.65:271.15:331.25:396:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:135.612:364.86:271.06:401.15:376:54Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:105.71:345.17:330.97:560.95:366:55Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:085.92:345.58:370.69:050.65:356:56Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:066.03:335.99:340.210:040.35:346:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:046.24:306.310:26-0.111:000.05:336:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:016.35:266.711:17-0.411:55-0.25:326:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:566.36:186.912:08-0.55:316:59New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:486.37:087.012:48-0.312:58-0.55:306:59New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:386.17:566.91:41-0.31:48-0.45:297:00New Moon30Wed
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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