33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H 78°
L 56°
SW
13mph
High tide
8:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 8:35 pm (5.1 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 - Jul 1859

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:335.07:566.51:46-0.31:42-0.75:107:32New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:295.18:506.32:38-0.52:38-0.65:107:32Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:295.29:476.03:29-0.63:34-0.55:117:32Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:325.310:465.74:19-0.64:30-0.35:117:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:325.411:435.35:09-0.55:280.05:117:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:275.56:01-0.36:290.35:127:32First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:375.01:205.56:55-0.27:350.55:127:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:294.62:125.57:520.08:410.65:137:31First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:214.33:045.48:480.19:390.75:147:31Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:144.13:575.39:390.210:300.75:147:31Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:083.94:505.310:270.311:180.75:157:31Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:033.95:415.311:150.35:157:30Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:534.06:275.312:040.712:010.35:167:30Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:384.17:075.212:470.612:470.35:167:30Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:184.17:455.21:280.51:290.35:177:29Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:564.28:205.02:060.42:090.45:187:29Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:344.18:564.92:430.32:470.55:187:28Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:134.19:334.73:190.33:230.75:197:28Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:564.110:144.53:540.34:000.85:207:27Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:404.210:574.34:280.34:390.95:207:27Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:264.411:414.25:030.45:220.95:217:26Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:124.65:410.46:141.05:227:26Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:274.11:004.96:270.37:201.05:227:25Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:174.01:545.17:240.28:350.95:237:24Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:134.02:525.48:290.19:410.65:247:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:154.13:545.79:32-0.210:400.35:247:23Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:204.34:565.910:33-0.511:370.05:257:22Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:244.65:546.211:32-0.75:267:22New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:235.06:486.412:32-0.412:31-0.95:267:21New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:185.37:396.41:25-0.71:28-1.05:277:20New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:115.58:296.22:15-0.92:22-1.05:287:19Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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