33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

47°
H 71°
L 56°
N
8mph
Low tide
11:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 11:58 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:045.01:284.57:121.57:391.75:297:00Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:535.02:164.68:121.48:411.55:287:01Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:405.03:024.89:031.29:311.35:277:02Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:275.03:485.19:471.010:161.15:267:02Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:145.14:335.410:280.811:000.95:257:03Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:595.25:165.711:080.611:440.75:247:04Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:435.35:586.011:490.45:237:05New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:255.36:396.312:300.512:320.35:227:05New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:065.27:226.41:160.41:150.25:217:06New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:505.28:076.42:030.42:010.25:207:07New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:385.08:586.32:510.42:500.35:207:08Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:364.99:586.13:420.53:420.45:197:09Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:444.911:046.04:360.54:380.55:187:09Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:505.05:340.65:400.65:177:10First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:075.912:515.26:380.66:480.75:167:11First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:065.91:495.47:430.57:590.65:167:11First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:025.82:445.78:430.39:030.55:157:12First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:585.73:395.99:360.110:000.35:147:13Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:535.64:316.110:230.010:520.25:147:14Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:475.55:226.311:090.011:420.25:137:14Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:385.46:096.411:530.15:127:15Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:265.26:536.312:300.212:370.25:127:16Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:095.07:356.21:170.31:200.35:117:17Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:514.88:166.02:010.42:020.55:117:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:334.69:015.62:440.62:440.75:107:18Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:204.49:505.33:250.83:270.95:107:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:144.210:445.14:070.94:111.25:097:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:124.211:364.94:511.04:571.35:097:20Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:044.25:361.15:461.55:087:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:234.812:504.46:251.16:431.55:087:21Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:084.81:344.57:181.07:451.55:087:22Third Quarter31Wed
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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