33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

77°
H 80°
L 64°
SSE
9mph
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 3h 04m 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 - Apr 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:215.61:464.77:481.28:101.16:056:38Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:195.42:424.78:531.39:131.16:046:39Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:155.33:354.89:441.210:040.96:026:39Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:085.34:255.010:261.110:490.86:016:40Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:565.35:115.211:051.011:310.76:006:41Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:395.45:525.411:430.85:586:42Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:185.46:285.612:110.712:200.75:576:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:535.47:015.612:490.712:560.75:566:43New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:265.37:325.71:260.71:320.75:546:44New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:585.18:035.62:020.82:070.85:536:45New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:314.98:375.52:380.92:410.95:526:45Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:084.79:175.43:151.03:171.05:516:46Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:534.510:075.43:541.23:561.25:496:47Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:504.311:065.44:381.34:401.25:486:48Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:494.45:301.45:341.25:476:48First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:075.412:474.66:321.46:391.25:466:49First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:065.61:464.97:451.27:541.05:446:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:065.82:445.38:510.99:030.65:436:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:055.93:435.79:460.510:020.25:426:51Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:036.14:406.210:360.110:58-0.15:416:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:006.35:356.611:26-0.211:53-0.35:396:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:546.46:267.012:16-0.45:386:54Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:456.37:157.112:47-0.41:05-0.45:376:54Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:356.18:057.01:40-0.41:54-0.35:366:55Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:265.88:566.72:32-0.32:430.05:356:56Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:215.49:546.43:230.03:330.35:346:57Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:235.010:566.04:160.44:260.75:336:57Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:274.811:575.75:100.85:221.05:326:58Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:274.76:081.16:251.25:316:59Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:545.51:214.77:111.37:351.35:297:00Third Quarter30Wed
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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