33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

65°
H -°
L 63°
NE
7mph
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 2h 49m 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 - Dec 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:215.54:51-0.35:460.07:055:09Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:004.512:195.15:490.16:470.27:065:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:584.51:144.86:540.47:500.37:075:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:534.52:074.68:040.58:470.37:085:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:464.62:584.39:060.69:340.37:085:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:374.73:484.29:580.510:160.27:095:09Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:274.94:374.210:440.510:560.17:105:09Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:135.05:234.211:270.411:360.07:115:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:565.16:044.212:090.37:125:09New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:355.26:424.312:150.012:500.27:125:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:115.37:174.212:540.01:290.17:135:10New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:455.27:504.11:310.02:080.17:145:10New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:195.28:244.02:070.12:460.27:155:10Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:555.19:023.92:430.23:250.27:155:10Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:374.99:483.83:180.34:040.37:165:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:254.810:433.93:570.44:450.37:165:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:174.811:414.14:410.55:310.37:175:11First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:094.75:330.66:230.27:185:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:384.31:034.76:390.67:230.07:185:12First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:354.71:594.77:570.58:26-0.37:195:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:355.12:594.89:100.39:25-0.67:195:13Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:355.54:004.910:120.010:21-0.97:205:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:365.95:015.011:10-0.411:15-1.17:205:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:336.25:595.212:07-0.67:215:15Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:286.56:535.312:10-1.31:02-0.87:215:15Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:196.67:455.21:03-1.31:54-0.97:215:16Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:096.48:375.11:55-1.32:45-0.87:225:17Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:006.19:324.92:45-1.13:34-0.67:225:17Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:555.710:304.73:35-0.84:23-0.47:225:18Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:515.311:294.64:26-0.45:12-0.17:235:19Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:464.95:180.06:030.27:235:19Third Quarter31Thu
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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