33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

57°
H 79°
L 57°
N
4mph
High tide
8:13 am

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 : 2:43 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 8:13 am (5.6 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 - May 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:175.83:596.39:510.110:210.25:287:01Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:145.84:536.610:40-0.111:150.05:277:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:105.85:466.811:29-0.25:267:03Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:035.76:356.912:09-0.112:18-0.25:257:03Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:545.57:236.81:01-0.11:070.05:247:04Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:425.38:116.61:520.11:560.25:237:05Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:325.09:026.22:410.32:450.45:227:06Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:254.89:595.83:300.63:340.75:217:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:264.610:585.54:180.84:251.05:207:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:264.511:545.25:061.15:171.25:197:08Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:214.65:551.26:151.45:197:09Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:445.11:094.76:471.37:181.55:187:09Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:304.91:554.87:401.28:201.55:177:10Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:154.82:405.08:301.19:121.45:167:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:594.73:245.29:140.99:571.25:167:12Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:444.74:075.49:550.810:411.15:157:12Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:304.74:505.510:350.711:240.95:147:13Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:164.75:335.711:160.65:147:14Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:004.76:145.912:080.811:58 AM0.65:137:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:414.66:556.012:540.712:420.55:127:15New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:224.67:366.11:390.71:270.55:127:16New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:054.68:226.02:250.72:140.55:117:17Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:554.59:135.93:110.63:030.55:117:17Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:554.610:125.83:580.63:550.55:107:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:004.711:135.74:480.64:500.65:107:19Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:015.05:400.55:510.75:097:19First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:105.612:575.46:360.36:570.75:097:20First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:045.51:515.77:350.28:050.65:087:21First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:585.42:456.08:320.09:090.55:087:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:535.33:396.29:26-0.110:060.35:087:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:505.14:336.310:16-0.111:010.25:077:23Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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