33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

79°
H 79°
L 63°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
3:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 3:28 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:16 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:194.03:035.08:440.69:301.15:107:32Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:043.93:515.09:290.610:171.05:107:32Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:543.84:395.010:140.611:030.95:117:32Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:463.85:275.110:590.511:500.75:117:32Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:373.96:125.311:450.55:127:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:233.96:545.412:370.612:310.55:127:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:044.07:335.41:230.51:150.45:137:31Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:444.18:135.42:060.31:590.45:137:31Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:254.28:545.42:470.22:420.35:147:31Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:134.39:415.23:270.13:270.45:147:31Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:074.510:315.14:080.04:140.45:157:30Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:044.711:244.94:49-0.15:060.55:167:30Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:595.05:34-0.26:030.65:167:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:164.812:535.36:24-0.27:100.65:177:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:094.61:475.57:21-0.38:230.65:177:29Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:064.52:455.78:24-0.39:300.45:187:29Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:074.43:455.89:25-0.410:310.25:197:28Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:114.44:465.910:24-0.411:290.15:197:28Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:154.55:466.011:21-0.55:207:27New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:154.66:406.112:25-0.112:18-0.55:217:27New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:084.77:306.01:18-0.21:12-0.55:217:26New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:574.88:165.82:06-0.32:02-0.55:227:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:454.89:035.52:51-0.22:50-0.35:237:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:354.79:505.13:33-0.13:36-0.15:237:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:274.710:374.74:120.04:210.25:247:23Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:174.711:234.44:490.25:060.55:257:23Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:044.75:270.45:530.85:257:22First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:074.112:504.66:070.56:451.05:267:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:493.91:354.66:540.67:461.25:277:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:343.72:224.67:510.78:481.15:287:20First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:223.63:124.68:490.79:431.05:287:19Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 95% 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 (95% 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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