33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

55°
H 72°
L 57°
NE
12mph
High tide
12:30 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 12:30 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 5:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1800

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:184.34:095.89:46-0.310:430.15:297:18Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:254.45:106.010:47-0.411:40-0.25:297:17Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:294.56:086.111:45-0.65:307:16Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:274.77:006.212:35-0.412:41-0.65:317:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:194.97:486.11:26-0.51:34-0.65:327:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:075.08:355.82:13-0.52:24-0.55:327:14Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:555.09:225.42:56-0.53:11-0.35:337:13Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:444.910:115.03:37-0.33:570.05:347:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:354.811:004.64:16-0.14:430.35:347:11Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:254.711:474.24:550.15:290.75:357:10Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:134.75:350.36:201.05:367:09Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:334.012:594.66:190.57:211.25:377:08Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:193.81:474.57:130.68:281.25:377:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:083.72:374.58:140.79:271.25:387:06Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:023.63:304.59:130.610:181.05:397:04Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:583.74:244.710:050.511:050.85:407:03Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:533.85:154.910:530.411:500.65:407:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:434.06:005.111:400.25:417:01New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:264.26:395.312:330.412:250.05:427:00New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:054.57:175.41:140.11:10-0.15:426:59New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:434.77:535.41:520.01:54-0.25:436:58New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:234.98:325.22:28-0.22:38-0.25:446:56Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:085.19:155.03:05-0.33:23-0.15:456:55Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:005.210:064.73:44-0.34:110.15:456:54Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:575.211:024.54:26-0.35:020.35:466:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:555.35:14-0.26:010.55:476:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:024.312:545.46:100.07:120.65:476:50First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:034.21:545.47:200.18:280.65:486:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:084.22:575.58:370.19:360.45:496:48Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:154.24:005.69:43-0.110:340.15:496:46Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:214.45:005.710:42-0.311:27-0.15:506:45Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 52% 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 (52% 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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