33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

64°
H 76°
L 66°
ENE
7mph
Low tide
9:27 am

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 52m at 9:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:224.26:525.512:340.512:330.45:107:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:024.27:315.51:190.31:160.35:107:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:424.28:105.52:020.21:590.35:117:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:234.38:535.42:450.22:420.35:117:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:114.39:425.33:270.13:270.35:127:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:074.410:355.24:100.04:140.45:127:32Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:054.611:295.24:54-0.15:060.45:137:31Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:024.95:42-0.16:040.55:137:31Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:225.112:565.26:34-0.27:110.55:147:31Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:165.01:515.57:33-0.38:220.45:147:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:114.92:475.78:33-0.49:270.25:157:30Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:104.93:465.99:32-0.610:270.05:157:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:124.84:456.110:27-0.711:24-0.25:167:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:144.95:426.211:22-0.75:177:29New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:124.96:366.212:20-0.312:17-0.75:177:29New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:055.07:266.21:13-0.41:10-0.75:187:28New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:554.98:145.92:03-0.42:01-0.55:187:28New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:454.99:025.62:50-0.32:50-0.45:197:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:374.89:525.33:34-0.23:37-0.15:207:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:314.710:434.94:170.04:230.25:207:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:234.611:314.64:580.25:090.55:217:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:114.65:390.45:570.75:227:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:164.312:574.66:230.56:510.95:227:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:594.11:424.77:120.67:501.05:237:24First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:434.02:284.78:060.68:481.05:247:23First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:293.93:164.78:580.69:410.95:257:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:193.94:054.99:470.510:300.75:257:22Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:133.94:555.010:340.411:190.55:267:21Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:054.05:435.211:200.25:277:20Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:544.16:275.412:060.312:070.15:277:20Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:384.37:085.612:520.112:530.05:287:19Full Moon31Fri
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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