33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

65°
H -°
L 60°
NNE
10mph
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 3h 38m 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 - Mar 1805

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:075.77:155.51:000.11:220.16:466:14New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:435.67:545.71:420.02:000.06:456:15New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:215.58:375.82:250.12:40-0.16:446:16Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:045.29:275.83:090.23:210.06:436:16Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:565.010:255.73:560.44:070.16:416:17Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:584.811:295.64:480.64:590.36:406:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:024.75:490.96:000.46:396:19First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:345.61:074.77:041.07:130.56:386:20First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:385.62:124.88:240.98:300.46:366:20First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:425.73:155.09:290.79:350.26:356:21Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:445.84:165.310:240.410:310.06:346:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:425.95:115.611:130.211:23-0.26:326:23Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:356.06:015.911:590.06:316:24Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:226.06:456.112:12-0.312:420.06:306:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:045.97:266.112:59-0.21:220.06:286:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:435.78:056.11:42-0.12:000.26:276:26Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:215.38:455.82:240.12:370.46:266:27Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:595.09:285.53:030.43:140.66:246:27Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:414.710:175.23:430.83:510.96:236:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:304.411:115.04:231.14:321.26:216:29Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:254.25:061.45:171.46:206:30Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:064.812:204.25:571.66:131.66:196:30Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:004.81:134.27:011.77:251.66:176:31Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:524.82:064.38:121.68:351.56:166:32Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:444.92:594.59:111.49:301.26:156:33Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:355.13:494.89:581.110:171.06:136:33Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:245.34:375.210:410.811:030.76:126:34Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:105.55:235.611:220.611:480.46:116:35Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:535.66:066.012:030.36:096:36New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:355.76:496.312:340.212:450.16:086:36New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:165.77:326.51:210.11:280.06:066:37New Moon31Sun
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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