33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 66°
SW
4mph
Low tide
4:04 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 54m at 4:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:25 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1829

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:476.45:106.411:07-0.311:37-0.36:056:38Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:436.66:046.711:58-0.56:036:39New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:356.66:546.912:31-0.512:49-0.66:026:40New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:246.57:436.91:23-0.51:38-0.66:016:40New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:146.38:326.72:14-0.42:26-0.45:596:41Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:065.99:256.43:05-0.23:14-0.15:586:42Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:035.510:226.03:550.24:030.35:576:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:045.211:235.74:470.64:530.75:556:43Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:025.05:421.05:481.05:546:44First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:205.412:574.96:431.36:501.25:536:45First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:155.21:494.97:481.47:571.35:526:45First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:065.12:395.08:451.48:561.25:506:46First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:565.03:285.19:321.39:451.15:496:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:455.04:165.310:131.110:300.95:486:48Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:315.15:015.510:521.011:120.85:476:48Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:155.25:435.611:310.811:530.75:456:49Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:555.26:215.812:100.75:446:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:325.36:565.912:350.612:480.75:436:51Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:075.27:305.91:150.61:250.75:426:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:415.18:065.91:560.62:020.85:406:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:175.08:475.82:360.62:400.85:396:53Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:004.99:365.73:190.73:210.95:386:54Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:544.810:345.74:040.84:071.05:376:54Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:574.811:355.74:530.85:001.05:366:55Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:004.95:480.86:021.05:356:56Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:335.71:005.26:500.87:140.95:346:57Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:315.81:585.57:560.58:270.75:326:58Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:285.92:575.98:570.39:300.45:316:58Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:266.03:556.29:510.010:270.25:306:59Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:246.14:516.510:43-0.311:21-0.15:297:00Waning Crescent30Thu
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 9% 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 Crescent (9% 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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