33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

70°
H 72°
L 64°
NNE
8mph
High tide
3:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:34 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 3:47 pm (5.3 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 - Oct 1845

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:505.46:585.112:43-0.11:07-0.16:126:02New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:285.67:365.01:22-0.21:51-0.26:136:01New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:095.78:174.92:02-0.32:35-0.26:136:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:555.79:044.72:44-0.33:21-0.16:145:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:495.610:014.53:28-0.24:100.16:155:57Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:505.511:064.54:18-0.15:040.26:165:56Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:525.55:140.16:050.36:165:54First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:124.512:525.56:200.27:130.36:175:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:164.61:525.47:360.38:230.16:185:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:184.82:515.58:490.19:23-0.16:195:50Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:205.03:505.59:50-0.110:16-0.46:195:49Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:185.34:465.510:46-0.211:04-0.56:205:48Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:135.65:395.511:38-0.411:51-0.66:215:46Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:025.86:275.412:27-0.46:225:45Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:475.97:115.312:36-0.61:14-0.46:235:44Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:295.97:535.11:18-0.61:59-0.26:235:43Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:095.78:344.81:59-0.42:400.06:245:42Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:505.59:174.52:39-0.23:210.36:255:40Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:355.110:064.23:190.14:010.56:265:39Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:244.811:014.04:000.34:420.86:275:38Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:164.611:553.94:430.65:271.06:285:37Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:074.55:300.86:191.16:285:36Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:463.912:564.46:251.07:221.16:295:35Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:364.01:444.47:301.08:241.06:305:34Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:264.12:334.48:350.99:160.76:315:32Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:164.43:234.59:300.710:000.56:325:31Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:044.74:134.610:200.510:420.26:335:30Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:525.15:014.711:080.211:24-0.16:345:29Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:375.55:474.911:56-0.16:345:28New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:225.86:325.012:07-0.312:43-0.36:355:27New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:056.17:155.012:52-0.51:31-0.46:365:26New Moon31Fri
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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