33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

59°
H 74°
L 55°
NNE
9mph
Low tide
3:13 pm

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 : in 5h 58m at 3:13 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:58 pm (4.9 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 - Jan 1808

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:325.39:484.53:16-0.23:45-0.17:235:19Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:184.910:384.33:570.14:230.17:235:20Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:054.611:294.24:380.45:020.37:235:21Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:524.35:220.75:450.47:235:22First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:174.212:384.16:111.06:330.57:245:22First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:054.21:253.97:141.27:300.67:245:23First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:544.32:153.98:251.28:310.57:245:24First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:454.43:083.89:271.09:250.47:245:25Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:384.64:023.910:190.810:150.27:245:26Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:304.94:554.111:070.611:02-0.17:245:27Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:205.25:434.311:540.311:49-0.37:245:28Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:055.56:274.612:390.07:245:28Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:485.87:104.812:35-0.61:22-0.27:235:29Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:295.97:535.01:21-0.72:05-0.47:235:30Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:115.98:405.12:07-0.82:47-0.57:235:31Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:575.79:335.22:55-0.73:31-0.67:235:32Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:485.510:325.23:43-0.54:17-0.57:235:33Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:455.211:335.24:35-0.35:07-0.47:225:34Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:445.05:320.06:02-0.37:225:35Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:335.312:444.86:380.37:07-0.17:225:36Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:335.31:454.67:530.48:18-0.17:215:37Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:335.42:474.59:040.49:23-0.27:215:38Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:355.53:514.510:060.210:20-0.37:205:39Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:345.64:524.611:000.111:13-0.47:205:40Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:305.75:464.711:51-0.17:195:41Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:195.86:334.912:02-0.512:37-0.27:195:42New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:035.87:145.012:48-0.51:19-0.27:185:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:435.77:535.01:31-0.41:58-0.27:185:44New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:215.58:304.92:12-0.32:35-0.17:175:45Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:585.29:094.82:50-0.13:100.07:175:46Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:384.99:524.63:260.23:450.27:165:47Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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