33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 70°
SE
9mph
High tide
12:06 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 43m at 12:06 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:094.88:266.22:250.32:200.25:077:23Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:014.79:206.03:130.33:100.25:077:23Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:034.810:215.94:030.34:040.35:077:24Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:094.911:235.84:560.35:000.45:067:24Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:105.15:510.26:020.45:067:25First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:215.71:075.46:510.17:090.55:067:25First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:175.62:025.67:520.08:170.45:067:26First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:125.52:565.88:49-0.19:190.35:067:26Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:075.43:506.09:41-0.210:150.25:067:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:035.24:446.210:30-0.211:080.15:067:27Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:595.15:366.211:18-0.211:590.05:067:28Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:535.06:246.312:06-0.15:067:28Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:424.97:106.212:490.112:530.05:067:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:274.77:546.01:370.11:390.25:067:29Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:114.68:395.72:220.22:240.35:067:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:574.49:265.43:050.43:080.55:067:30Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:494.310:175.13:460.53:520.75:067:30Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:444.211:084.94:270.64:360.95:067:30Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:364.311:554.75:090.75:211.15:067:31Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:224.35:530.76:111.25:067:31Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:384.61:054.56:390.77:081.35:067:31Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:214.51:474.67:300.78:081.25:077:31Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:044.52:314.88:200.69:041.15:077:32Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:504.43:165.19:080.49:550.95:077:32Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:394.44:055.39:540.310:450.65:077:32Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:304.44:555.610:400.111:350.45:087:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:224.55:465.911:28-0.15:087:32New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:134.66:356.112:260.212:19-0.35:087:32New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:034.77:236.21:170.01:11-0.45:097:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:534.88:136.22:07-0.22:04-0.45:097:32New Moon30Mon
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 71% 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 Gibbous (71% 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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