33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

70°
H 76°
L 74°
ENE
12mph
High tide
7:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:01 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 17m at 7:45 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:525.67:256.91:040.01:10-0.15:287:01Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:415.58:156.91:550.02:00-0.15:277:02Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:335.39:116.72:480.02:530.15:267:02Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:355.110:156.43:430.23:490.35:257:03Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:465.011:236.24:400.44:490.55:247:04Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:555.05:410.55:550.75:237:05Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:266.012:585.16:470.67:080.85:227:05Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:255.91:565.27:530.68:200.85:217:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:215.82:515.48:510.59:210.75:207:07Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:145.63:425.69:390.510:130.65:207:08Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:065.44:315.710:220.411:000.65:197:08Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:555.35:175.911:020.411:450.65:187:09Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:405.15:586.011:400.45:177:10New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:225.06:376.012:290.612:190.55:167:11New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:014.97:135.91:100.712:580.65:167:11New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:394.77:485.71:490.81:370.75:157:12New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:174.58:245.52:270.92:170.95:147:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:594.39:055.23:061.12:581.15:147:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:494.19:525.03:461.23:391.25:137:14Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:474.010:464.94:281.34:221.45:127:15Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:414.111:384.95:131.35:091.45:127:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:294.26:011.36:001.45:117:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:275.01:134.56:541.27:011.35:117:17First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:145.01:594.87:481.08:061.15:107:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:035.12:465.28:390.89:060.95:107:19Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:535.13:375.79:260.510:010.55:097:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:465.14:296.110:120.110:550.35:097:20Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:415.25:236.511:00-0.111:490.05:087:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:365.26:156.811:52-0.35:087:21Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:315.37:086.912:45-0.112:46-0.45:087:22Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:255.28:016.91:41-0.21:42-0.35:077:22Full Moon31Tue
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 0% 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 (0% 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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