33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

63°
H -°
L 56°
WNW
7mph
Low tide
2:11 am

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 55m at 2:11 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:374.87:574.81:350.01:560.25:516:43Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:094.88:284.62:090.02:310.45:526:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:414.79:014.42:430.13:050.55:536:40Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:164.69:384.13:160.23:400.75:536:39Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:584.610:223.93:490.44:180.85:546:38Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:474.611:133.74:250.55:001.05:556:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:414.65:060.65:521.15:556:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:073.712:364.75:560.67:011.25:566:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:033.71:344.97:000.68:211.05:576:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:033.92:345.18:160.49:250.65:576:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:064.23:355.49:230.010:180.25:586:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:084.74:335.710:23-0.311:08-0.35:596:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:075.25:285.911:20-0.611:58-0.76:006:27New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:025.76:206.012:15-0.96:006:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:526.27:096.012:46-1.01:09-1.06:016:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:426.47:575.81:34-1.12:02-1.06:026:23New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:326.48:475.42:22-1.12:54-0.86:026:21Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:266.29:435.03:10-0.93:46-0.56:036:20Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:255.910:454.63:59-0.64:40-0.16:046:18Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:275.611:484.34:51-0.25:380.36:046:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:285.35:490.26:440.76:056:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:494.11:275.16:570.57:570.96:066:14First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:474.02:255.08:110.69:010.96:066:13First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:444.13:204.89:150.59:500.86:076:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:394.24:124.810:070.510:320.66:086:10Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:314.44:594.810:520.411:100.46:096:09Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:174.65:424.811:350.311:470.36:096:07Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:584.86:204.812:150.36:106:06Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:355.06:554.812:240.112:540.36:116:04Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:075.17:274.71:000.11:310.36:116:03Full Moon30Sun
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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