33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

52°
H -°
L 50°
NNE
17mph
High tide
2:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:08 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 2:09 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:074.711:295.14:500.64:560.66:476:14Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:004.45:411.15:430.96:466:14First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:234.912:534.16:401.56:391.16:446:15First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:184.71:474.17:561.77:501.26:436:16First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:154.62:424.19:051.78:581.26:426:17First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:124.73:384.29:571.59:521.06:416:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:074.84:324.410:411.310:390.86:396:18Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:575.05:204.611:231.111:220.66:386:19Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:405.26:014.912:020.96:376:20Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:185.46:385.112:040.412:390.76:356:21Full Moon10Wed
11Thu6:515.57:125.312:450.31:150.56:346:22Full Moon11Thu
12Fri7:235.57:455.51:240.31:480.56:336:22Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:565.48:215.62:040.32:220.46:316:23Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:315.29:025.62:440.32:570.56:306:24Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:134.99:535.63:270.53:350.56:296:25Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:044.710:525.54:130.74:180.66:276:26Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:064.511:565.55:050.95:100.86:266:26Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:114.56:071.16:160.96:256:27Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:005.61:184.67:241.17:380.86:236:28Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:045.72:244.88:401.08:550.66:226:29Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:075.93:305.19:420.69:580.36:216:29Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:086.14:315.410:360.310:540.06:196:30Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:056.35:265.811:250.011:46-0.26:186:31Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:576.46:166.112:12-0.16:166:32New Moon24Wed
25Thu6:446.37:006.312:37-0.312:56-0.26:156:32New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:276.17:426.31:25-0.21:38-0.16:146:33New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:105.88:236.22:10-0.12:180.16:126:34New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:535.49:065.92:540.22:570.46:116:35Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:394.99:545.63:370.63:370.76:106:35Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:324.610:485.34:201.04:191.06:086:36Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:284.411:455.05:051.45:051.36:076:37First 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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