33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H -°
L 65°
NNW
2mph
Low tide
3:28 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 58m at 3:28 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:42 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1831

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:155.89:474.83:00-0.83:45-0.47:235:20Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:075.410:434.63:47-0.54:31-0.27:235:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:005.011:384.54:35-0.15:160.17:235:21Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:514.65:240.36:030.47:235:22Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:304.412:394.36:170.66:560.57:245:23Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:204.41:264.17:190.97:530.67:245:24Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:104.42:144.08:241.08:490.57:245:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:014.53:053.99:220.99:380.47:245:25Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:524.63:573.910:120.810:240.37:245:26Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:424.84:494.010:580.611:080.27:245:27Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:295.05:364.111:430.411:500.07:245:28Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:115.26:184.312:280.27:235:29New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:505.46:554.412:32-0.11:100.07:235:30New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:265.57:314.51:12-0.21:50-0.17:235:31New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:035.68:094.51:52-0.22:30-0.17:235:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:425.58:524.62:32-0.23:10-0.27:235:32Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:265.49:434.63:13-0.13:51-0.27:225:33Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:165.210:414.73:580.04:35-0.27:225:34Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:125.011:414.84:480.25:23-0.27:225:35First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:084.95:450.46:18-0.27:215:36First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:415.01:064.86:550.57:22-0.27:215:37First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:415.22:064.78:140.58:30-0.37:215:38First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:435.43:094.79:250.39:33-0.57:205:39Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:455.64:134.810:260.010:30-0.67:205:40Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:465.85:145.011:22-0.211:25-0.87:195:41Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:436.16:095.212:15-0.47:195:42Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:346.26:595.312:17-0.91:05-0.57:185:43Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:216.27:445.31:07-0.91:51-0.57:175:44Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:056.08:295.21:53-0.82:34-0.47:175:45Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:485.79:155.02:38-0.63:15-0.27:165:46Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:335.310:044.93:21-0.33:550.07:165:47Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4% 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 (4% 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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