33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H 78°
L 61°
NE
7mph
High tide
5:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 5:42 pm (5.4 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 - Apr 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:064.55:471.36:031.36:056:38Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:415.31:024.56:491.57:131.46:046:39Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:365.11:554.57:561.68:241.46:026:39Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:295.02:474.78:531.59:201.36:016:40Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:195.03:364.99:381.310:061.16:006:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:065.04:235.110:191.110:491.05:586:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:515.15:075.310:570.911:290.95:576:42Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:335.25:465.511:350.85:566:43Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:125.26:215.712:090.812:130.75:546:44New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:475.26:555.912:490.712:510.65:536:45New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:215.17:295.91:280.71:280.75:526:45New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:555.08:055.92:080.72:060.75:516:46New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:334.88:485.82:480.82:450.85:496:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:194.69:405.73:311.03:290.85:486:48Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:194.510:425.74:181.14:180.95:476:48Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:254.611:465.75:111.25:150.95:456:49First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:284.86:121.16:201.05:446:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:465.71:285.17:211.07:340.95:436:51First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:455.82:265.58:260.78:440.65:426:51First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:435.93:245.99:220.49:450.45:416:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:405.94:206.310:130.110:400.15:396:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:375.95:136.611:02-0.111:33-0.15:386:54Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:315.96:046.811:50-0.25:376:54Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:235.86:526.912:26-0.112:38-0.15:366:55Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:115.77:386.81:16-0.11:250.05:356:56Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:575.48:256.52:060.12:120.35:346:57Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:455.19:166.12:530.42:580.55:336:57Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:394.810:135.73:410.73:460.85:326:58Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:394.611:125.44:281.04:361.15:306:59Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:394.55:161.25:291.45:297:00Third Quarter30Sat
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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