33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H 76°
L 66°
ESE
9mph
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 3h 44m 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 - Jan 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:285.43:534.810:070.010:13-0.77:235:20Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:285.74:544.811:04-0.211:06-0.87:235:21Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:255.95:504.911:58-0.411:58-0.97:245:22Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:176.06:424.912:50-0.57:245:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:056.17:284.912:47-0.91:38-0.57:245:23Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:506.08:134.81:35-0.82:23-0.47:245:24Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:335.78:594.72:20-0.73:05-0.27:245:25Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:185.49:484.53:03-0.43:460.07:245:26Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:055.010:394.33:45-0.14:250.27:245:27Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:534.711:314.34:280.25:050.47:245:28Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:404.45:120.55:470.67:245:29Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:214.212:254.26:010.86:350.77:235:30Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:094.21:104.06:591.07:320.77:235:30Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:584.31:583.98:061.18:320.77:235:31Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:484.42:493.99:081.09:250.57:235:32Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:394.63:433.910:020.810:120.47:235:33Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:304.94:364.010:510.610:580.27:225:34Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:195.25:264.211:390.311:43-0.17:225:35Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:045.56:114.412:250.17:225:36New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:465.86:534.612:28-0.31:10-0.17:215:37New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:275.97:354.81:12-0.51:54-0.37:215:38New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:096.08:204.91:57-0.52:37-0.47:205:39New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:555.99:115.02:43-0.53:21-0.57:205:40Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:455.710:085.03:31-0.44:07-0.57:195:41Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:415.411:105.14:22-0.24:55-0.47:195:42Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:395.25:180.15:48-0.37:185:43First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:115.112:375.06:220.46:49-0.27:185:44First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:115.21:364.87:380.57:56-0.17:175:45First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:115.32:384.78:530.59:01-0.27:175:46Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:135.43:404.79:570.39:59-0.37:165:47Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:145.54:414.710:530.210:53-0.47:155:48Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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