33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

79°
H 79°
L 62°
W
3mph
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 2h 59m 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 - Sep 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:354.05:145.210:530.311:370.35:516:43Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:274.36:005.511:420.05:526:42Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:134.86:425.612:20-0.112:30-0.25:526:41Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:575.27:235.61:03-0.41:18-0.45:536:39Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:415.58:045.51:44-0.62:06-0.45:546:38Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:275.78:505.32:26-0.72:55-0.35:556:37Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:175.79:425.03:09-0.83:45-0.25:556:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:155.610:414.63:55-0.64:380.15:566:34Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:175.511:454.44:45-0.45:370.45:576:33Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:195.45:42-0.26:480.65:576:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:484.31:215.36:480.18:080.75:586:30Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:524.22:245.38:030.29:180.55:596:28Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:564.33:275.39:130.110:140.35:596:27Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:584.44:275.310:110.011:040.26:006:26Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:564.65:215.411:04-0.111:490.06:016:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:474.96:075.311:53-0.26:016:23New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:315.16:485.312:300.012:38-0.26:026:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:105.37:245.11:07-0.11:21-0.26:036:20New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:475.37:574.91:42-0.12:000.06:036:19New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:235.38:304.62:150.02:380.26:046:17Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:005.19:044.32:480.23:140.46:056:16Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:414.99:434.03:210.43:510.66:066:15Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:274.610:303.83:550.64:310.96:066:13Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:174.511:233.64:320.85:141.16:076:12First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:104.45:141.06:081.26:086:10First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:173.51:024.46:051.17:171.36:086:09First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:123.51:564.67:151.18:301.16:096:08First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:093.72:514.78:311.09:270.86:106:06Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:063.93:445.09:320.610:150.56:116:05Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:024.34:365.210:250.310:590.16:116:03Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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