33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

58°
H 73°
L 57°
NNE
16mph
Low tide
12:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 45m at 12:46 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:43 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:26 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:145.97:224.91:00-0.31:38-0.27:155:48New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:556.08:045.11:44-0.42:20-0.37:145:49New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:375.98:525.22:29-0.53:03-0.47:135:50Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:255.79:465.23:15-0.33:47-0.47:125:51Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:195.510:465.24:04-0.24:34-0.47:125:52Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:175.211:485.34:580.15:25-0.37:115:53First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:165.05:580.46:23-0.17:105:54First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:485.31:164.97:110.67:300.07:095:55First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:495.42:174.88:290.68:390.07:085:56First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:515.53:204.89:360.49:41-0.27:075:57Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:535.64:224.910:340.310:37-0.37:065:58Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:535.75:205.011:270.111:28-0.47:055:59Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:475.96:115.212:160.07:046:00Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:356.06:565.312:18-0.51:01-0.17:036:01Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:175.97:375.31:04-0.51:430.07:026:02Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:565.88:175.31:46-0.42:210.07:016:03Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:345.58:575.12:27-0.22:570.27:006:04Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:125.29:405.03:060.13:320.46:596:04Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:534.810:274.83:440.44:080.66:586:05Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:374.611:174.74:230.74:440.86:576:06Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:244.35:041.05:241.06:566:07Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:064.612:124.25:511.26:121.16:556:08Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:554.61:014.16:501.47:131.26:546:09Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:464.61:534.18:011.48:221.16:526:10Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:394.82:474.29:071.29:220.96:516:11Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:345.03:434.310:011.010:130.66:506:11Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:275.34:374.610:500.711:010.36:496:12Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:185.75:275.011:370.411:490.06:486:13Waning Crescent28Sun
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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