33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 71°
ENE
10mph
Low tide
1:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 06m at 1:35 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1837

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:044.26:255.412:170.611:59 AM0.25:107:32New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:494.27:075.31:020.612:450.35:107:32New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:314.27:455.21:440.61:290.35:117:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:124.18:235.12:230.62:120.45:117:32New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:554.19:014.93:010.62:530.65:127:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:424.09:424.73:390.63:320.75:127:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:314.010:264.64:150.64:120.85:137:31Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:174.111:094.54:500.64:530.95:137:31Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:004.25:260.65:381.05:147:31First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:414.56:040.66:311.05:147:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:364.31:254.86:480.57:330.95:157:30First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:224.22:135.17:410.48:390.85:157:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:144.13:065.48:390.39:400.65:167:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:114.14:045.79:360.010:380.35:177:29Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:134.25:036.010:34-0.211:350.05:177:29Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:164.46:016.211:33-0.55:187:29Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:164.76:556.412:32-0.212:32-0.65:187:28Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:124.97:476.51:26-0.51:30-0.85:197:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:085.18:406.32:19-0.72:26-0.85:207:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:065.29:366.13:09-0.83:22-0.65:207:27Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:075.210:345.73:59-0.84:17-0.45:217:26Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:085.311:315.44:48-0.75:14-0.15:227:25Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:045.35:37-0.56:140.25:227:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:255.012:575.36:29-0.37:210.55:237:24Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:174.61:495.27:240.08:300.65:247:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:094.32:425.28:210.19:310.75:257:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:034.03:355.19:160.210:240.75:257:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:583.94:305.010:060.211:120.75:267:21Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:533.95:225.010:540.211:570.75:277:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:444.06:095.011:410.25:277:20New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:304.16:495.012:400.612:270.25:287:19New Moon31Mon
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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