33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

78°
H 80°
L 64°
SSW
12mph
Low tide
2:43 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 10m at 2:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:37 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1833

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:035.510:424.33:45-0.34:370.07:055:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:035.411:474.44:38-0.15:320.17:065:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:035.25:370.16:330.07:075:09Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:494.61:025.26:450.27:39-0.17:075:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:484.82:005.17:590.28:42-0.37:085:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:475.12:595.09:080.19:38-0.57:095:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:455.43:584.910:08-0.110:29-0.67:105:09Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:415.74:554.911:03-0.311:17-0.77:115:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:345.95:494.811:55-0.47:115:09New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:236.16:384.812:05-0.712:45-0.57:125:09New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:086.17:224.712:51-0.71:32-0.47:135:09New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:515.98:044.51:36-0.62:16-0.37:145:10New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:355.78:464.32:18-0.42:58-0.17:145:10Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:205.39:334.13:00-0.23:390.17:155:10Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:085.010:243.93:410.14:190.37:165:11Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:584.711:183.84:230.45:000.57:165:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:474.55:060.75:450.67:175:11First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:103.812:334.35:550.96:340.67:175:12First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:593.91:194.26:551.17:300.67:185:12First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:464.02:064.18:051.18:270.57:195:12First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:354.22:554.09:081.09:170.47:195:13Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:244.53:474.110:010.810:040.17:205:13Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:144.84:384.110:500.510:49-0.17:205:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:045.15:284.311:380.311:34-0.37:205:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:515.56:144.412:260.07:215:15Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:365.86:584.612:20-0.51:13-0.27:215:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:206.07:434.71:07-0.71:59-0.37:225:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:056.08:314.71:55-0.82:46-0.47:225:17Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:545.99:264.72:44-0.83:33-0.47:225:18Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:485.710:284.73:34-0.74:22-0.47:235:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:475.511:314.84:28-0.45:14-0.47:235:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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