33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 71°
ENE
9mph
High tide
7:18 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 7:18 pm (5.2 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 - Nov 1837

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:545.69:014.22:360.03:260.26:375:25Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:485.59:594.03:210.14:150.36:385:24Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:505.311:084.04:110.25:090.46:395:24Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:535.35:080.36:110.56:405:23First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:174.112:535.36:170.57:190.36:415:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:214.41:525.37:360.58:250.16:425:21First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:234.72:505.38:510.39:22-0.26:435:20Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:235.03:485.39:520.110:13-0.56:435:19Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:205.44:445.310:48-0.211:00-0.76:445:19Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:145.75:375.211:40-0.311:46-0.76:455:18Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:036.06:265.112:31-0.46:465:17Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:486.17:114.912:31-0.71:20-0.46:475:17Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:306.07:544.71:15-0.62:05-0.26:485:16Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:125.88:384.41:58-0.42:490.06:495:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:565.59:244.12:40-0.23:320.36:505:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:455.110:183.93:230.14:150.66:515:14Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:384.811:163.84:060.44:590.86:525:13Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:324.54:520.65:471.06:535:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:113.712:234.35:430.96:421.16:545:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:033.81:104.36:421.07:431.06:555:12Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:533.91:564.27:491.18:380.86:565:12Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:424.12:434.28:521.09:240.66:575:11Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:294.43:324.29:440.810:050.46:585:11Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:164.74:204.210:320.610:440.26:595:10Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:015.05:074.311:190.311:250.06:595:10Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:455.45:524.312:060.17:005:10New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:275.76:354.412:06-0.212:530.07:015:10New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:105.97:174.412:50-0.31:40-0.17:025:09New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:545.98:024.41:35-0.42:27-0.27:035:09New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:425.98:524.32:22-0.43:15-0.17:045:09Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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