33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 65°
SW
6mph
High tide
9:50 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 9:50 pm (4.3 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 - Jul 1829

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:144.77:305.71:230.11:16-0.15:107:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:584.78:115.52:060.12:000.05:107:32New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:424.68:525.22:460.22:430.25:117:32Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:294.59:365.03:250.33:250.45:117:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:194.410:214.74:030.44:070.65:127:32Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:104.411:074.54:410.54:490.85:127:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:564.411:514.45:200.55:330.95:137:31First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:394.56:010.66:231.05:137:31First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:344.31:224.66:470.67:201.05:147:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:174.22:064.87:390.68:220.95:147:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:044.22:535.08:330.59:190.85:157:30Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:554.23:445.29:250.310:130.55:157:30Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:494.24:365.510:160.111:050.25:167:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:464.45:295.811:07-0.111:560.05:177:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:414.66:206.112:00-0.45:177:29Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:344.97:096.212:48-0.312:53-0.55:187:29Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:255.17:576.21:38-0.61:47-0.65:187:28Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:185.28:486.12:27-0.82:40-0.65:197:28Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:145.39:445.93:16-0.93:34-0.55:207:27Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:165.410:435.64:06-0.94:29-0.35:207:27Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:185.411:425.44:57-0.85:27-0.15:217:26Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:165.55:50-0.76:300.15:227:25Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:385.11:125.56:48-0.57:390.35:227:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:344.92:075.57:49-0.48:470.35:237:24Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:304.73:035.48:49-0.39:470.35:247:24Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:274.53:595.49:44-0.210:400.25:247:23Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:254.44:545.410:35-0.211:300.25:257:22Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:204.45:455.411:24-0.25:267:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:104.56:305.412:170.212:11-0.25:277:21New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:544.67:105.31:000.112:56-0.15:277:20New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:354.67:475.21:400.11:38-0.15:287:19New Moon31Fri
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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