33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H 77°
L 57°
W
6mph
Low tide
2:43 pm

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 : in 2h 24m at 2:43 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1859

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:064.65:180.86:041.06:375:26First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:253.812:564.46:151.07:031.16:385:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:173.81:444.47:231.28:031.06:395:24First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:074.02:324.38:311.18:560.86:395:23First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:574.23:204.39:261.09:400.56:405:22Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:454.44:074.410:130.810:210.36:415:21Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:314.74:544.410:580.611:020.16:425:20Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:145.15:384.411:430.411:420.06:435:20Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:565.46:194.512:270.26:445:19Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:365.66:584.512:23-0.21:120.16:455:18Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:175.87:384.41:06-0.31:570.16:465:17Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:005.88:224.41:50-0.32:420.16:475:17Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:475.79:144.32:36-0.33:300.16:485:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:425.610:184.23:25-0.24:200.26:495:15Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:445.411:254.34:18-0.15:140.26:505:15Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:455.35:160.16:130.26:515:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:294.512:445.26:210.27:180.16:525:14Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:294.71:415.17:350.38:21-0.16:535:13Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:275.02:385.08:460.29:18-0.36:545:13Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:245.33:364.89:470.110:08-0.46:545:12Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:195.64:334.810:42-0.110:56-0.56:555:12Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:125.85:274.711:35-0.211:42-0.56:565:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:025.96:174.612:24-0.26:575:11New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:486.07:014.512:28-0.51:12-0.26:585:11New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:315.97:424.41:13-0.41:56-0.16:595:10New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:135.68:234.21:56-0.22:380.17:005:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:565.39:054.02:37-0.13:180.37:015:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:435.09:543.93:180.23:580.57:025:09Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:334.710:493.83:590.44:380.67:035:09Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:224.511:433.84:410.75:210.77:045:09First Quarter30Wed
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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