33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H 81°
L 65°
N
5mph
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 5h 57m 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 - Jul 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:044.88:406.32:22-0.32:23-0.45:107:32Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:034.99:376.13:13-0.43:19-0.35:107:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:084.910:375.94:04-0.54:16-0.25:117:32Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:125.111:355.64:56-0.55:140.05:117:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:115.25:48-0.46:170.25:117:32Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:305.41:055.46:42-0.37:240.45:127:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:235.11:585.47:38-0.28:320.55:127:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:164.72:505.58:34-0.19:330.55:137:31Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:104.43:425.49:250.010:270.55:147:31Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:054.24:365.410:140.011:170.55:147:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:004.15:285.411:010.15:157:31Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:524.16:155.412:060.511:49 AM0.15:157:30New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:394.26:585.312:520.512:350.15:167:30New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:214.27:375.21:340.51:200.25:167:30New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:024.28:145.12:130.52:030.35:177:29New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:444.28:514.92:500.52:430.45:187:29Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:284.19:304.73:270.53:220.55:187:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:154.110:114.54:020.54:010.75:197:28Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:014.110:544.44:360.54:410.85:207:27Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:444.211:374.35:110.55:240.95:207:27First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:264.45:470.66:130.95:217:26First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:204.11:094.66:290.57:130.95:227:26First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:064.01:574.97:200.58:210.95:227:25First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:574.02:505.28:200.49:240.75:237:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:544.03:475.59:200.110:230.45:247:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:564.14:475.810:19-0.111:190.15:247:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:594.35:456.111:17-0.45:257:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:004.66:406.312:15-0.212:16-0.65:267:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:564.97:316.41:09-0.51:14-0.85:267:21Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:505.18:226.32:01-0.82:10-0.85:277:20Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:465.39:156.12:50-0.93:04-0.85:287:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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