33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H 80°
L 64°
SSW
8mph
High tide
8:24 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 8:24 am (5.8 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 - Jan 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:465.35:24-0.16:10-0.37:235:20Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:314.912:435.06:280.17:12-0.27:235:21Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:305.01:404.87:410.38:16-0.27:235:21Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:285.22:394.68:520.39:16-0.37:245:22Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:265.33:394.49:540.210:09-0.37:245:23Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:235.44:384.410:500.110:59-0.47:245:24Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:185.65:334.411:410.011:47-0.47:245:25Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:085.76:224.412:300.07:245:25New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:535.77:054.412:34-0.41:140.07:245:26New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:355.67:444.41:18-0.41:550.07:245:27New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:145.58:224.41:59-0.32:340.17:245:28New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:545.29:014.22:38-0.13:110.27:235:29Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:354.99:454.13:160.13:470.37:235:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:184.710:344.03:530.44:240.47:235:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:034.411:234.04:310.75:020.57:235:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:474.35:120.95:430.67:235:33First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:104.012:324.15:591.16:300.77:225:34First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:574.21:184.07:011.27:260.77:225:35First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:454.32:083.98:161.28:260.67:225:36First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:384.63:023.99:221.09:220.37:215:37Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:334.93:594.010:180.710:140.07:215:37Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:305.34:554.311:110.411:05-0.37:205:38Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:245.75:484.612:010.17:205:39Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:156.16:384.912:51-0.27:205:40Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:036.37:265.112:48-0.91:39-0.47:195:41Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:506.48:155.31:39-1.02:26-0.67:185:42Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:386.39:095.32:29-1.03:13-0.77:185:43Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:306.010:085.33:21-0.84:01-0.77:175:44Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:275.711:095.34:13-0.64:50-0.57:175:45Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:265.35:09-0.25:44-0.37:165:46Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:105.312:245.06:110.26:43-0.17:155:47Third Quarter31Fri
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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