33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H 81°
L 65°
S
7mph
Low tide
4:15 pm

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 : in 1h 31m at 4:15 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:03 pm (4.7 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 - Apr 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:275.46:495.612:220.612:440.76:056:38Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:005.47:225.71:020.51:190.76:046:39Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:325.37:555.81:410.51:530.76:036:39Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:055.18:335.82:210.62:270.76:016:40Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:434.99:185.83:030.73:050.86:006:41Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:304.710:145.73:470.83:470.95:596:42Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:304.511:185.64:361.04:361.05:576:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:374.55:331.15:361.15:566:43Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:225.712:434.76:401.26:501.15:556:44Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:245.81:474.97:541.08:110.95:536:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:245.92:505.28:590.79:190.65:526:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:246.03:505.69:540.410:170.35:516:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:226.24:476.010:440.111:110.15:496:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:166.35:396.311:32-0.15:486:47Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:076.36:276.612:03-0.112:18-0.25:476:48New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:546.17:126.712:54-0.11:03-0.25:466:49New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:395.87:556.61:420.01:460.05:446:50New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:255.58:396.32:300.22:290.35:436:50Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:135.19:275.93:160.53:120.65:426:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:074.710:235.54:020.93:570.95:416:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:064.511:225.24:491.24:451.25:406:53Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:044.45:401.55:381.45:386:54First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:195.012:584.46:391.76:401.65:376:54First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:124.91:494.57:451.77:491.65:366:55First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:024.92:384.78:421.68:491.55:356:56First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:494.93:254.99:281.49:391.35:346:57Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:365.04:115.110:071.210:231.15:336:57Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:215.04:545.410:451.011:060.95:326:58Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:055.15:355.711:220.811:500.75:316:59Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:465.16:135.912:000.75:307:00Full 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 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.

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