33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

73°
H 74°
L 60°
NNE
13mph
Low tide
4:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 4:03 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1805

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:014.02:274.48:231.18:540.76:375:26Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:514.33:174.59:220.99:400.46:385:25Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:414.74:074.610:130.610:240.16:395:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:315.14:564.711:020.311:08-0.26:405:23Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:195.55:444.811:510.011:53-0.56:415:22Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:075.96:314.912:41-0.26:415:21Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:546.27:174.912:40-0.71:30-0.36:425:20Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:416.38:054.91:29-0.82:20-0.36:435:20Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:316.28:584.82:19-0.83:11-0.36:445:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:266.010:014.63:10-0.74:03-0.26:455:18Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:285.811:094.64:05-0.54:59-0.16:465:17Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:325.55:03-0.25:580.06:475:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:144.712:325.36:070.17:030.16:485:16Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:144.81:305.17:180.28:080.06:495:15Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:125.02:264.98:300.39:06-0.16:505:15Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:085.13:224.79:320.29:55-0.16:515:14Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:025.34:174.610:260.110:41-0.26:525:14Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:545.55:094.511:150.111:24-0.26:535:13Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:425.65:564.412:020.16:545:13New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:265.66:384.412:06-0.212:460.16:555:12New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:065.67:154.312:48-0.21:270.16:565:12New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:445.57:514.21:27-0.12:050.26:575:11New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:225.38:274.12:060.02:430.36:575:11Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:015.09:073.92:440.23:210.46:585:11Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:434.89:543.83:210.43:590.56:595:10Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:294.610:463.73:580.64:390.67:005:10Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:174.511:383.74:380.85:210.77:015:10First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:034.45:221.06:070.77:025:10First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:273.912:494.36:151.16:590.67:035:09First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:154.11:374.27:231.07:560.57:045:09First Quarter30Sat
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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