33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 65°
SE
2mph
Low tide
4:18 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 18m at 4:18 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:33 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (89% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1854

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:344.95:530.26:350.75:297:18First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:354.31:275.26:460.17:450.65:297:17First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:304.32:235.47:510.08:560.55:307:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:314.33:245.78:59-0.210:000.25:317:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:364.34:275.910:03-0.410:59-0.15:327:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:434.55:286.211:04-0.611:57-0.45:327:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:464.86:256.412:03-0.85:337:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:445.17:176.412:52-0.71:01-0.95:347:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:375.28:076.31:44-0.91:56-0.95:357:11Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:295.38:586.02:33-0.92:48-0.85:357:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:235.39:515.63:20-0.83:39-0.55:367:09Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:195.210:465.14:05-0.64:30-0.25:377:08Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:145.111:394.74:49-0.45:230.25:377:07Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:065.05:34-0.16:190.65:387:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:294.312:574.96:220.27:230.95:397:05Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:194.01:464.87:160.48:301.05:407:04Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:093.82:384.78:150.59:281.05:407:02Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:013.83:314.69:120.510:171.05:417:01Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:563.84:244.710:040.511:020.85:427:00Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:503.95:144.810:510.411:450.75:426:59Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:404.15:594.911:370.35:436:58Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:244.26:375.012:270.512:210.25:446:56New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:034.47:125.11:070.31:030.15:456:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:384.57:445.11:440.21:430.15:456:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:124.68:175.02:190.12:220.15:466:53New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:484.68:524.82:520.13:010.25:476:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:304.79:334.63:250.13:420.35:476:50Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:194.810:224.44:000.14:270.45:486:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:135.011:174.24:390.15:170.55:496:48First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:095.15:240.16:150.65:496:46First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:154.21:075.26:210.27:280.75:506:45First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

Collapse All
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 89% 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 Gibbous (89% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA