33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

67°
H 70°
L 55°
NNE
11mph
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 5h 08m 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 - Nov 1814

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:295.910:024.63:16-0.64:04-0.16:375:26Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:305.711:094.54:08-0.45:000.16:385:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:355.65:04-0.26:030.26:395:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:154.512:375.46:080.17:130.26:395:23Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:184.61:385.37:220.28:230.16:405:22Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:194.82:375.38:340.29:22-0.16:415:21Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:185.03:365.29:370.010:13-0.26:425:21Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:155.24:315.110:32-0.110:59-0.36:435:20Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:075.55:235.111:22-0.211:43-0.46:445:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:545.76:095.012:10-0.36:455:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:375.86:514.912:24-0.412:55-0.26:465:18New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:175.87:284.71:04-0.31:36-0.26:475:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:555.78:054.51:42-0.22:160.06:485:16New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:335.48:424.32:190.02:540.26:495:16Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:145.19:234.02:560.23:320.46:505:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:594.810:113.83:330.44:120.66:515:14Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:494.611:063.74:120.74:540.76:525:14Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:404.54:540.95:410.86:535:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:003.712:294.45:421.06:350.86:545:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:513.71:174.46:411.17:360.86:545:12First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:413.92:064.47:541.18:340.66:555:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:314.22:564.58:590.99:240.36:565:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:234.63:484.69:550.610:100.06:575:11Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:155.04:404.710:460.210:56-0.46:585:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:065.55:304.911:37-0.111:42-0.76:595:10Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:555.96:195.012:28-0.37:005:10Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:436.37:075.112:30-0.91:18-0.57:015:10Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:316.47:565.11:19-1.12:09-0.67:025:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:216.48:494.92:09-1.13:00-0.67:035:09Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:156.29:504.83:01-0.93:53-0.57:045:09Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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