33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

66°
H -°
L 59°
NE
8mph
Low tide
8:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, November 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 46m at 8:13 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:10 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 5:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1798

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:176.67:425.51:02-1.11:51-0.77:145:49Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:066.68:345.61:55-1.22:39-0.87:135:50Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:566.39:295.62:47-1.13:27-0.87:135:51Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:505.910:285.53:39-0.84:15-0.67:125:52Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:475.511:285.44:32-0.45:05-0.37:115:53Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:455.15:280.05:580.07:105:54Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:265.312:424.76:310.56:580.37:095:55Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:235.21:394.47:440.88:050.57:085:56Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:215.22:374.18:550.99:080.57:085:57Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:195.13:354.19:540.910:030.57:075:58Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:175.14:314.110:440.910:520.47:065:59Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:115.25:234.311:290.811:370.37:056:00Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:585.36:074.512:100.77:046:00Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:395.36:454.612:200.212:490.67:036:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:155.47:204.712:590.21:260.57:026:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:475.37:524.81:360.22:010.47:016:03New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:195.28:244.72:110.32:350.47:006:04New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:515.08:574.72:450.53:080.46:586:05Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:254.89:354.63:180.63:410.66:576:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:044.610:194.73:530.84:140.76:566:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:494.411:104.74:311.04:510.86:556:08Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:394.25:161.15:340.86:546:09First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:054.912:334.26:141.36:290.86:536:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:035.01:314.27:321.37:410.76:526:10First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:055.32:344.38:531.18:540.46:506:11Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:095.63:394.69:570.89:580.06:496:12Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:135.94:425.110:530.410:56-0.46:486:13Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:136.35:405.511:460.011:52-0.76:476:14Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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