33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

63°
H 79°
L 56°
NNW
3mph
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 5h 44m 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 - Mar 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:015.11:304.27:331.47:390.86:466:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:045.32:344.48:521.28:540.56:446:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:075.63:384.89:530.89:570.16:436:16Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:095.94:395.310:470.310:55-0.36:426:17Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:076.25:365.911:37-0.111:50-0.66:406:18Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:006.56:286.312:26-0.56:396:18Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:496.67:176.612:43-0.81:14-0.76:386:19Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:376.48:066.71:35-0.82:01-0.76:376:20Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:256.18:566.52:26-0.72:47-0.56:356:21Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:165.79:516.23:17-0.43:34-0.26:346:22Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:135.210:515.94:080.04:240.26:336:22Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:154.811:535.65:020.55:170.66:316:23Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:164.56:021.06:180.96:306:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:545.41:154.47:121.37:321.16:296:25Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:535.22:124.48:241.48:441.16:276:26Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:515.13:084.59:221.49:411.06:266:26Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:455.14:004.710:081.310:280.86:256:27Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:355.14:494.910:481.111:100.76:236:28Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:205.25:325.111:250.911:500.66:226:29Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:005.36:105.312:020.76:206:29New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:355.36:445.512:290.612:380.66:196:30New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:085.37:155.61:060.61:140.66:186:31New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:395.27:455.61:420.61:480.66:166:32New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:105.08:175.52:170.72:220.76:156:32Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:434.78:545.52:530.92:560.86:146:33Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:234.59:405.43:311.03:330.96:126:34Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:134.310:375.34:131.24:161.06:116:35Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:154.311:405.45:021.35:061.16:106:35First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:174.46:011.46:071.16:086:36First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:425.51:194.77:141.47:221.06:076:37First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:435.62:205.08:271.18:370.76:066:38First Quarter31Sat
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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