33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

69°
H -°
L 61°
NE
2mph
Low tide
12:11 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 15m at 12:11 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:274.16:545.112:310.512:350.35:297:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:054.27:295.11:110.31:160.35:307:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:414.38:025.01:490.21:550.35:307:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:144.38:344.92:240.12:310.45:317:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:494.39:094.62:580.13:070.55:327:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:284.49:474.43:320.13:440.65:327:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:134.510:324.24:050.24:240.75:337:13Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:034.711:224.14:410.25:090.85:347:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:564.85:220.26:040.95:357:11Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:144.012:515.06:130.17:140.95:357:10Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:114.01:495.27:170.18:330.85:367:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:124.12:515.58:29-0.19:410.55:377:08Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:184.23:555.79:37-0.310:400.15:387:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:254.54:576.010:38-0.611:35-0.35:387:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:284.95:556.211:37-0.85:397:04New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:255.36:476.312:28-0.612:34-1.05:407:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:175.67:366.21:19-0.91:28-1.05:407:02New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:075.88:245.92:06-1.02:21-1.05:417:01Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:585.89:145.52:52-0.93:11-0.75:427:00Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:515.610:075.03:37-0.74:02-0.45:436:59Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:475.511:024.54:22-0.44:530.05:436:58Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:435.311:564.25:07-0.15:460.55:446:56First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:375.15:560.36:460.85:456:55First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:493.91:314.96:540.57:541.15:456:54First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:413.72:254.78:020.68:581.15:466:53First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:343.73:194.79:040.69:501.05:476:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:303.74:134.79:570.510:360.95:476:50Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:253.95:024.810:440.411:180.65:486:49Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:164.15:464.911:280.411:580.45:496:48Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:004.36:255.012:110.35:506:46Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:384.57:005.012:370.212:510.25:506:45Full 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 10% 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 Waning Crescent (10% 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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