33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

68°
H -°
L 63°
NNE
7mph
Low tide
10:34 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 14m at 10:34 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1845

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:184.512:224.46:120.66:380.17:235:20Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:144.81:194.47:230.67:460.07:235:21Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:135.12:214.48:390.48:56-0.27:235:22Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:155.53:254.59:460.19:58-0.67:245:22Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:175.84:314.810:45-0.210:56-0.97:245:23Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:176.25:335.011:42-0.611:53-1.17:245:24New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:136.56:295.312:37-0.97:245:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:046.67:215.412:48-1.21:29-1.07:245:26New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:546.68:125.41:41-1.32:18-1.17:245:27New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:436.39:035.32:31-1.13:05-1.07:245:27Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:345.99:585.13:21-0.83:51-0.77:235:28Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:285.410:554.94:10-0.44:37-0.47:235:29Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:225.011:504.85:010.05:23-0.17:235:30First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:154.65:550.56:120.27:235:31First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:434.71:054.36:580.87:080.47:235:32First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:354.61:564.18:091.08:080.57:225:33First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:284.52:493.99:121.19:060.47:225:34Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:224.53:433.910:041.09:570.37:225:35Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:164.64:374.010:500.910:430.27:225:36Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:064.85:274.211:330.711:280.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:505.06:114.412:150.57:215:38Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:295.26:494.512:110.012:550.37:205:39Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:035.37:244.612:51-0.11:320.27:205:40Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:365.37:574.61:30-0.12:080.17:195:41Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:085.38:334.72:08-0.12:420.17:195:42Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:425.19:134.72:460.03:170.17:185:43Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:225.010:014.73:260.13:520.17:185:44Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:094.810:564.84:090.24:320.17:175:45Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:034.611:545.04:570.45:170.27:165:46Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:014.55:540.66:140.27:165:47Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:535.11:024.57:030.77:250.27:155:48Third Quarter31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (27% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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