33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

63°
H -°
L 60°
NNE
11mph
Low tide
4:02 am

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 1h 47m at 4:02 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 am (6.0 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 - Feb 1805

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:095.48:184.82:030.02:330.07:155:48Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:455.28:594.92:420.03:08-0.17:145:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:265.09:475.03:220.23:46-0.17:135:50Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:144.810:435.14:060.34:270.07:125:51Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:094.611:435.14:550.55:140.07:125:52First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:094.55:540.86:110.17:115:53First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:455.21:104.47:090.97:210.27:105:54First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:485.32:164.48:320.88:370.17:095:55First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:535.53:234.69:420.59:43-0.27:085:56Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:585.74:284.910:400.210:42-0.47:075:57Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:596.05:275.211:34-0.111:37-0.77:065:58Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:556.26:205.512:24-0.37:055:59Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:446.37:075.712:29-0.81:10-0.57:046:00Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:286.27:515.81:18-0.81:54-0.57:036:01Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:105.98:355.72:04-0.72:34-0.37:026:02Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:525.59:205.52:48-0.43:13-0.17:016:03Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:365.110:085.33:310.03:510.27:006:03Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:224.711:005.04:130.44:290.56:596:04Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:114.311:534.84:560.85:100.86:586:05Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:014.15:431.25:581.06:576:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:454.712:524.06:401.57:001.26:566:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:394.61:463.97:521.68:151.26:556:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:344.62:424.09:001.59:171.16:546:09Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:304.73:394.19:541.310:080.96:526:10Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:224.94:324.310:411.010:530.66:516:11Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:105.25:194.611:240.711:360.46:506:11Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:535.46:004.912:050.56:496:12New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:315.66:385.312:190.212:440.36:486:13New Moon28Thu
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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