33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

70°
H -°
L 59°
W
3mph
Low tide
2:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 2:51 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:54 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1859

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:265.16:324.412:040.212:370.57:155:48New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:025.27:074.512:440.21:150.47:145:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:345.37:394.61:220.21:500.37:135:50New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:055.28:104.61:570.22:240.27:125:51New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:365.18:434.62:310.32:570.27:125:52Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:094.99:214.73:050.43:290.37:115:53Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:474.610:074.73:420.54:030.37:105:54Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:334.411:014.84:220.74:410.47:095:55Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:264.211:594.95:090.95:260.47:085:56First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:234.26:091.16:230.47:075:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:005.11:254.27:291.17:360.47:065:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:045.32:314.38:520.98:520.17:055:59Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:105.53:394.59:590.69:58-0.27:046:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:155.94:444.910:560.210:57-0.57:036:01Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:166.25:435.411:49-0.211:53-0.87:026:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:106.56:365.712:40-0.57:016:02Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:006.57:256.012:47-1.01:27-0.77:006:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:466.48:126.11:38-1.02:13-0.76:596:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:326.19:006.02:27-0.82:56-0.56:586:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:195.69:525.83:15-0.53:39-0.36:576:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:105.110:475.54:03-0.14:220.16:566:07Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:044.711:435.24:510.45:070.56:556:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:594.35:430.95:570.86:546:09Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:395.012:534.16:441.37:001.16:526:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:354.81:474.07:571.58:151.16:516:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:334.72:444.09:041.59:191.06:506:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:304.73:404.19:561.410:100.96:496:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:244.94:344.310:411.210:550.76:486:13Waning Crescent28Mon
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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