33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

61°
H -°
L 56°
NE
9mph
High tide
1:07 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:58 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 25m at 1:07 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:32 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1801

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:245.38:596.22:410.32:460.46:056:38Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:135.09:566.13:280.53:330.56:046:39Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:134.811:015.94:200.74:250.66:026:39Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:234.75:180.95:250.86:016:40Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:075.812:314.76:241.06:380.96:006:41Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:115.81:364.97:391.07:580.95:586:42Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:125.92:395.18:470.89:080.75:576:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:125.93:385.49:430.610:060.55:566:43Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:096.04:345.710:320.310:580.35:546:44Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:026.05:246.011:170.211:470.25:536:45Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:516.06:096.212:000.15:526:45New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:365.86:506.312:340.212:410.25:516:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:175.67:296.31:190.21:200.35:496:47New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:565.38:076.12:010.41:580.55:486:48New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:355.08:465.82:420.72:370.75:476:48Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:184.79:305.53:211.03:161.05:466:49Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:094.410:225.14:011.33:581.25:446:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:084.311:194.94:441.54:441.45:436:51Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:054.25:321.75:351.65:426:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:144.812:584.36:311.86:351.75:416:52First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:064.81:474.47:391.87:431.65:396:53First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:554.92:354.68:381.68:451.45:386:54First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:445.03:224.99:251.39:361.25:376:54Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:325.14:085.310:061.010:240.95:366:55Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:195.24:535.710:450.811:100.65:356:56Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:065.35:376.111:240.511:580.45:346:57Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:515.46:226.412:060.35:336:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:355.47:066.712:470.212:500.25:326:58Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:205.37:536.71:360.21:370.25:316:59Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:085.28:456.62:270.22:270.25:297:00Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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