33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H 78°
L 57°
SW
12mph
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 45m 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 - Aug 1859

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:065.69:225.83:03-1.03:16-0.85:297:19Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:035.510:185.43:50-0.94:09-0.55:297:18Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:015.511:154.94:37-0.75:03-0.15:307:17Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:575.45:26-0.46:010.25:317:16First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:104.512:515.36:17-0.17:050.65:317:15First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:034.21:455.27:160.28:140.85:327:14First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:553.92:395.08:190.49:160.95:337:13Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:493.73:344.99:170.410:090.95:347:12Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:453.74:294.910:090.410:550.85:347:11Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:413.85:204.910:570.311:380.75:357:10Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:324.06:055.011:430.35:367:09Full Moon11Thu
12Fri6:174.16:445.012:190.512:260.25:377:08Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:564.37:195.112:590.31:070.25:377:07Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:314.47:525.01:360.21:450.35:387:06Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:044.48:234.82:110.12:210.45:397:05Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:374.58:564.62:450.12:570.55:397:04Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:124.59:324.43:170.13:320.65:407:03Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:544.510:144.13:500.24:110.75:417:01Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:434.611:034.04:240.24:540.85:427:00Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:364.811:563.95:040.35:450.95:426:59Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:324.95:520.36:511.05:436:58Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:533.91:305.16:540.28:130.95:446:57Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:554.02:335.38:080.19:230.65:446:56Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:004.23:365.69:19-0.210:230.25:456:54Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:074.54:385.810:21-0.511:17-0.25:466:53Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:104.95:366.111:20-0.85:476:52New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:075.46:296.212:10-0.612:17-1.05:476:51New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:005.77:186.212:59-0.91:12-1.05:486:49New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:495.98:066.01:47-1.02:04-1.05:496:48New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:396.08:555.52:33-1.02:55-0.85:496:47Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:315.89:475.13:18-0.83:46-0.55:506:45Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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