33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H 80°
L 64°
SW
5mph
High tide
12:07 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:06 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 18m at 12:07 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:105.17:396.51:19-0.11:23-0.15:077:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:595.08:296.22:090.02:140.15:077:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:504.89:205.92:570.23:030.35:077:24Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:454.710:145.53:430.33:520.55:067:24Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:434.611:085.24:270.54:400.85:067:25Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:374.611:575.05:110.75:301.05:067:26Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:264.75:550.76:231.25:067:26Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:434.71:114.86:410.87:221.35:067:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:264.61:544.97:300.88:211.35:067:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:094.52:375.08:200.79:131.25:067:28Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:554.43:225.19:080.610:011.15:067:28Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:434.34:085.29:530.510:470.95:057:28Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:324.34:555.410:370.511:330.85:057:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:224.35:415.611:220.45:067:29New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:094.46:255.812:210.612:090.35:067:30New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:534.57:085.91:070.512:560.25:067:30New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:364.57:515.91:530.31:440.15:067:30New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:234.68:375.82:370.22:320.15:067:30Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:164.79:295.73:220.13:220.15:067:31Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:154.910:255.54:070.04:150.25:067:31Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:165.111:225.44:55-0.15:100.35:067:31Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:135.45:45-0.16:090.45:077:31First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:185.21:075.66:39-0.27:160.55:077:32First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:125.12:015.87:39-0.28:240.45:077:32First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:084.92:575.98:40-0.29:270.35:077:32Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:064.83:536.09:36-0.310:240.25:087:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:074.74:506.110:30-0.311:190.15:087:32Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:074.65:456.111:23-0.35:087:32Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:034.76:366.112:120.012:16-0.25:097:32Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:544.77:246.01:030.01:07-0.25:097:32Full 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (31% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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