33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 59°
ENE
13mph
Low tide
11:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 11:25 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1843

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:414.53:064.69:140.69:290.56:375:26Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:324.63:564.510:050.610:110.36:385:25Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:214.84:434.410:500.510:500.26:385:24Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:075.05:284.411:320.511:290.16:395:23Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:485.16:094.512:130.46:405:22Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:265.26:474.512:080.012:520.46:415:21Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:005.37:224.412:470.01:300.46:425:21Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:335.27:554.31:250.12:080.46:435:20Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:065.28:304.12:020.22:450.56:445:19Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:415.19:083.92:380.33:230.56:455:18Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:235.09:563.83:160.44:020.66:465:18Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:124.910:523.83:560.54:440.76:475:17Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:074.811:504.04:410.55:310.66:485:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:024.85:340.66:250.56:495:15Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:464.312:564.96:390.67:270.36:505:15Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:434.71:534.97:530.58:300.06:515:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:415.12:514.99:030.29:28-0.36:525:14Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:405.53:515.010:05-0.110:21-0.76:525:13Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:386.04:515.111:02-0.411:14-0.96:535:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:346.45:495.211:58-0.66:545:12New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:286.66:445.212:08-1.112:53-0.86:555:12New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:196.77:355.11:01-1.11:46-0.86:565:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:106.58:275.01:53-1.02:38-0.76:575:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:026.29:224.72:45-0.83:28-0.56:585:11Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:595.810:234.53:36-0.54:18-0.26:595:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:575.411:234.44:28-0.25:080.07:005:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:535.15:220.25:590.37:015:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:204.312:464.76:220.56:530.57:025:10First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:134.41:354.47:290.87:490.57:035:09First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:034.42:244.28:360.98:420.57:045:09First 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 18% 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 (18% 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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