33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 67°
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 4h 33m 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 - Jul 1794

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:184.410:264.94:060.44:060.55:107:32Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:114.411:144.74:460.54:500.75:107:32Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:594.411:594.55:260.65:360.95:117:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:444.56:090.66:271.05:117:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:414.41:274.66:550.77:231.15:127:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:234.32:104.77:470.68:231.05:127:32First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:084.22:554.88:380.69:180.95:137:31Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:564.13:435.09:260.510:090.75:137:31Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:474.14:335.310:130.310:590.45:147:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:404.25:235.511:000.111:490.25:147:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:334.36:115.811:490.05:157:30Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:234.56:576.012:390.012:39-0.25:157:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:114.77:446.11:28-0.21:30-0.35:167:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:004.88:326.02:16-0.42:22-0.45:177:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:534.99:255.93:03-0.63:13-0.45:177:29Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:535.010:225.73:52-0.64:07-0.25:187:28Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:555.111:215.54:41-0.75:03-0.15:197:28Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:555.35:32-0.66:030.15:197:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:175.312:515.46:28-0.57:100.25:207:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:125.11:475.57:27-0.48:200.35:217:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:084.92:425.58:28-0.49:240.25:217:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:064.73:395.69:25-0.410:210.25:227:25Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:054.64:365.610:18-0.411:150.15:237:24Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:034.55:305.611:09-0.35:237:24Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:574.66:195.612:050.111:59 AM-0.35:247:23New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:454.67:045.612:530.012:46-0.35:257:22New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:294.67:445.41:360.01:32-0.25:257:22New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:104.68:235.22:160.12:14-0.15:267:21New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:524.59:025.02:540.12:550.15:277:20Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:374.49:434.73:300.23:350.35:287:19Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:254.410:264.54:060.34:140.55:287:19Waxing 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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