33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

64°
H -°
L 62°
ENE
8mph
High tide
3:07 am

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 : 9:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 3:07 am (4.9 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 - Sep 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:295.58:565.62:33-0.82:55-0.55:516:43Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:225.69:505.33:18-0.83:46-0.35:526:42Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:205.610:495.04:05-0.74:39-0.15:526:41Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:215.511:494.84:55-0.65:380.15:536:39Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:215.55:51-0.46:450.35:546:38Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:504.61:215.56:54-0.28:000.45:546:37Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:514.52:215.48:04-0.19:100.35:556:35Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:524.53:225.49:10-0.110:080.25:566:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:544.64:215.410:08-0.211:000.15:576:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:524.75:175.511:01-0.311:480.05:576:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:454.96:065.511:51-0.35:586:30New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:315.16:495.412:32-0.112:37-0.35:596:28New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:125.27:275.31:12-0.11:21-0.35:596:27New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:515.28:035.11:49-0.12:01-0.26:006:26New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:285.28:384.82:250.02:400.06:016:24Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:075.09:144.52:590.13:180.26:016:23Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:504.89:554.33:330.33:550.56:026:21Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:364.610:414.04:070.54:350.76:036:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:254.511:303.94:440.75:180.96:036:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:134.55:250.86:081.06:046:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:213.81:024.56:141.07:121.16:056:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:123.71:544.67:191.08:221.06:066:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:063.82:484.88:310.99:220.76:066:13Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:024.03:425.09:310.610:130.46:076:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:594.44:365.310:240.211:000.06:086:10Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:534.85:275.611:16-0.111:47-0.36:086:09Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:455.36:155.812:07-0.46:096:08Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:335.77:015.912:33-0.712:58-0.66:106:06Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:206.17:465.81:19-0.91:49-0.76:116:05Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:086.28:355.62:06-1.02:39-0.76:116:03Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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