33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H 78°
L 60°
NE
8mph
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 4h 53m 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 - Jun 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:584.71:254.77:001.07:381.55:077:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:404.62:074.97:500.98:361.45:077:23Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:244.52:505.18:380.89:281.25:077:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:104.43:355.39:240.610:161.05:067:24Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:584.44:235.510:080.511:030.85:067:25Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:494.45:115.810:530.411:520.65:067:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:394.56:006.011:400.25:067:26New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:274.66:476.212:420.512:300.15:067:27New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:144.77:346.31:320.31:220.05:067:27New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:044.88:246.22:200.22:14-0.15:067:27Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:594.89:176.03:090.13:070.05:067:28Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:014.910:165.83:580.04:020.15:067:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:055.111:165.74:48-0.14:580.25:067:29Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:045.45:40-0.15:590.45:067:29First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:125.51:005.66:35-0.17:040.55:067:30First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:065.31:535.87:33-0.18:120.55:067:30First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:005.02:465.98:31-0.19:150.45:067:30Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:554.83:405.99:25-0.110:110.45:067:30Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:524.64:356.010:160.011:040.35:067:31Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:504.55:286.011:050.011:550.35:067:31Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:444.46:185.911:550.15:067:31Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:344.47:045.812:440.312:440.15:077:31Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:194.47:475.71:300.41:300.25:077:32Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:024.48:295.42:130.42:150.35:077:32Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:454.39:125.22:530.42:570.55:087:32Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:324.39:574.93:310.53:380.75:087:32Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:234.310:434.74:090.54:190.95:087:32Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:124.311:284.54:470.55:011.15:087:32Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:574.45:250.65:451.25:097:32Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:104.412:384.56:060.66:371.35:097:32Third Quarter30Thu
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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