33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

68°
H -°
L 60°
NE
9mph
High tide
9:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:02 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 9:49 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1805

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:315.310:506.14:22-0.14:270.05:077:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:355.311:505.85:170.05:270.35:077:23First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:335.46:130.16:300.55:077:24First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:455.51:265.57:100.27:360.65:067:24First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:365.22:165.68:060.38:390.75:067:25First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:264.93:055.68:560.49:340.75:067:25Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:154.63:545.69:410.410:220.85:067:26Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:054.44:425.610:230.411:070.85:067:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:544.35:295.611:050.511:510.85:067:27Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:414.36:135.611:480.55:067:27Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:244.36:545.512:340.812:320.65:057:28Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:054.37:325.41:160.71:150.65:057:28Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:434.38:095.31:570.71:560.75:057:29Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:224.28:475.22:370.72:350.95:057:29Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:034.19:295.03:160.73:141.05:067:29Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:504.110:144.93:550.73:531.15:067:30Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:414.111:004.84:330.64:341.15:067:30Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:294.411:464.75:120.65:201.15:067:30Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:164.75:530.56:131.15:067:31Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:324.71:045.06:390.47:181.05:067:31Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:214.61:555.47:330.28:270.85:067:31Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:134.62:495.78:310.09:310.65:077:31Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:114.63:486.09:29-0.210:300.35:077:32Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:124.74:486.310:26-0.511:280.05:077:32Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:154.85:476.511:24-0.65:077:32New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:165.06:436.712:27-0.212:23-0.85:087:32New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:135.27:376.71:23-0.41:21-0.85:087:32New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:095.38:306.52:17-0.62:18-0.75:087:32Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:075.39:266.23:09-0.63:13-0.65:097:32Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:085.310:255.83:59-0.64:08-0.35:097:32Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 92% 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 (92% 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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