33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

56°
H 72°
L 57°
NNE
14mph
High tide
6:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:46 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 6:19 am (5.3 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 - Jun 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:115.49:326.43:14-0.33:16-0.35:077:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:155.210:346.04:08-0.14:110.05:077:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:195.111:355.75:030.15:080.35:077:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:175.15:590.36:070.65:067:24First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:315.41:095.16:560.57:100.85:067:25First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:215.21:595.27:520.68:120.95:067:25First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:094.92:465.28:420.69:070.95:067:26First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:554.73:335.39:250.69:550.85:067:26Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:424.54:195.410:060.510:390.85:067:27Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:284.55:055.410:450.511:220.75:067:27Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:144.45:485.511:260.55:057:28Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:584.46:285.512:050.712:070.55:057:28Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:394.47:065.512:480.612:490.55:057:29Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:164.47:425.51:300.51:300.65:057:29Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:534.38:205.42:120.52:100.75:067:29Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:324.29:005.32:530.52:490.85:067:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:174.19:475.23:340.53:300.85:067:30Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:114.210:395.14:160.54:140.85:067:30Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:074.411:325.14:590.45:030.85:067:31Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:024.75:450.35:580.85:067:31Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:235.112:545.06:360.27:040.75:067:31Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:155.21:485.47:330.08:140.65:077:31Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:095.12:435.78:32-0.39:190.35:077:32Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:065.13:416.19:29-0.510:190.15:077:32Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:065.24:396.310:24-0.711:17-0.25:077:32Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:075.25:376.511:19-0.85:087:32New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:075.36:326.612:14-0.412:15-0.85:087:32New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:035.37:256.61:10-0.51:10-0.85:087:32New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:575.28:176.42:04-0.52:04-0.75:097:32New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:525.19:116.12:56-0.52:57-0.55:097:32Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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