33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H -°
L 54°
NNE
10mph
High tide
5:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 5:58 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1814

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:584.76:255.812:030.512:060.45:077:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:384.67:045.812:450.612:460.55:077:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:164.67:425.61:260.61:270.65:077:24Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:534.48:195.42:060.72:070.85:067:24Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:324.38:595.22:460.72:460.95:067:25Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:164.19:445.03:260.83:251.15:067:25Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:074.010:334.94:070.84:051.25:067:26Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:014.111:234.94:490.94:471.35:067:26Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:504.25:320.85:341.35:067:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:094.912:364.46:190.86:291.25:067:27Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:554.91:224.87:100.67:351.15:057:28Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:434.92:115.28:030.48:400.85:057:28Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:335.03:045.68:560.19:400.55:057:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:285.03:596.09:48-0.210:360.25:057:29Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:255.14:556.310:39-0.411:320.05:067:29Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:235.25:516.611:33-0.65:067:30New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:205.36:466.812:29-0.312:29-0.75:067:30New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:165.37:396.81:26-0.41:26-0.85:067:30New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:125.38:356.62:21-0.52:22-0.75:067:31Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:125.29:346.33:16-0.53:18-0.55:067:31Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:175.210:376.04:10-0.44:15-0.35:067:31Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:215.211:375.75:05-0.35:130.05:077:31Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:195.26:00-0.16:140.25:077:32First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:325.41:125.36:570.07:180.45:077:32First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:245.12:035.37:530.18:220.65:077:32First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:144.82:535.38:450.29:180.65:087:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:034.53:415.49:310.310:080.65:087:32Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:514.34:305.410:140.310:530.65:087:32Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:404.25:175.410:560.311:370.65:097:32Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:284.26:025.411:380.35:097:32Full Moon30Thu
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 Waxing 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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