33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H 77°
L 66°
SE
8mph
High tide
3:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:59 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 3:23 pm (5.0 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 - Nov 1794

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:594.21:345.17:060.68:030.36:375:25First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:004.62:335.28:250.49:05-0.16:385:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:015.03:325.49:330.110:00-0.56:395:23Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:025.54:315.610:32-0.310:52-0.96:405:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:005.95:275.711:28-0.611:43-1.16:415:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:556.36:215.812:23-0.86:425:21Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:466.67:125.712:34-1.31:16-0.96:435:20Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:356.68:025.51:24-1.32:08-0.96:445:19Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:246.48:545.22:13-1.12:59-0.76:455:18Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:176.19:514.83:02-0.83:50-0.46:465:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:145.710:524.53:51-0.54:42-0.16:475:17Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:135.311:524.44:42-0.15:360.36:485:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:115.05:360.36:350.66:495:16Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:484.31:054.76:370.67:390.76:505:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:414.31:564.57:450.78:370.76:515:14Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:334.42:464.48:480.79:250.66:525:14Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:244.53:354.39:410.710:070.46:525:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:134.74:234.310:270.610:460.36:535:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:004.95:084.411:110.411:250.16:545:12Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:435.15:504.411:530.36:555:12New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:225.26:284.412:040.012:350.26:565:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:575.37:034.412:430.01:160.16:575:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:315.47:374.31:200.01:550.16:585:11New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:065.48:124.21:560.02:350.16:595:10Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:445.38:514.12:330.13:160.17:005:10Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:295.29:414.03:120.23:580.27:015:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:215.110:404.03:540.24:430.27:025:10Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:185.111:434.24:420.35:340.27:035:09First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:155.05:390.46:310.17:045:09First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:434.41:125.06:490.57:36-0.17:045:09First Quarter30Sun
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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