33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 57°
ENE
8mph
Low tide
4:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 31m at 4:56 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:50 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1804

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:124.111:544.95:041.55:041.66:056:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:094.15:571.65:591.66:036:39Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:495.01:044.37:021.67:091.56:026:40Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:435.21:594.68:111.48:251.36:016:40Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:375.42:554.99:081.19:260.95:596:41Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:315.63:505.49:570.710:210.55:586:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:255.84:456.010:430.311:130.25:576:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:166.05:376.511:30-0.15:556:43Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:066.16:276.912:06-0.112:17-0.35:546:44New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:556.17:167.112:58-0.21:07-0.45:536:45New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:445.98:067.01:51-0.21:57-0.45:526:45New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:375.79:016.82:44-0.12:48-0.25:506:46Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:375.410:036.43:390.23:430.15:496:47Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:455.211:106.14:360.44:400.45:486:48Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:525.15:380.75:430.75:466:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:165.912:555.16:460.96:520.95:456:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:165.71:525.17:561.08:040.95:446:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:135.52:465.38:551.09:070.95:436:51First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:075.43:385.49:430.99:580.85:426:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:575.34:265.610:230.810:440.75:406:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:445.25:105.811:010.811:260.75:396:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:275.15:525.911:370.75:386:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:065.06:306.012:070.712:130.75:376:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:425.07:055.912:460.812:500.85:366:55Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:154.97:395.81:250.81:270.95:356:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:484.78:135.62:030.92:031.05:336:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:234.58:505.42:411.02:401.25:326:58Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:014.39:355.23:201.13:171.45:316:58Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:504.210:285.14:021.23:571.55:306:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:494.111:245.14:471.34:411.55:297:00Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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