33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

60°
H -°
L 55°
NE
3mph
Low tide
3:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 05m at 3:12 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:24 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:29 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1807

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:555.41:154.57:120.97:360.76:476:14Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:545.32:134.48:241.18:460.86:466:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:535.23:104.59:251.19:430.76:456:15Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:495.14:044.610:131.010:310.66:436:16Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:415.24:544.810:550.911:150.56:426:17Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:275.35:395.011:350.711:570.46:416:18Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:085.36:185.212:120.66:396:18New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:445.46:535.312:360.412:490.56:386:19New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:185.47:245.41:130.41:250.46:376:20New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:495.37:555.31:480.51:590.46:366:21New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:205.18:265.32:220.62:330.56:346:22Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:534.89:015.22:570.73:070.76:336:22Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:314.69:445.13:320.93:420.86:326:23Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:174.410:385.14:111.14:210.96:306:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:134.311:375.24:561.25:071.06:296:25First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:114.45:511.36:041.06:286:26First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:375.31:114.67:021.37:150.96:266:26First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:375.52:124.88:191.18:300.66:256:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:395.73:135.29:220.79:350.26:236:28Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:395.94:145.710:170.310:33-0.16:226:29Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:386.25:116.211:08-0.111:28-0.56:216:29Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:346.46:056.611:58-0.46:196:30Full Moon22Sun
23Mon6:266.56:556.912:22-0.612:48-0.66:186:31Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:156.47:447.01:15-0.71:37-0.66:176:32Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:046.28:346.82:07-0.62:25-0.46:156:32Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:555.89:286.52:58-0.43:14-0.26:146:33Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:525.410:286.13:490.04:040.26:136:34Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:545.011:305.84:420.54:570.66:116:35Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:564.85:380.95:560.96:106:35Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:295.512:544.76:401.27:041.26:086:36Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:265.31:484.77:461.48:151.26:076:37Third Quarter31Tue
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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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