33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

66°
H -°
L 56°
WNW
6mph
Low tide
2:11 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 41m at 2:11 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:13 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:385.17:584.51:350.12:060.46:126:02Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:095.18:304.32:090.22:420.56:136:00Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:425.09:054.12:430.33:180.66:145:59Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:234.99:493.83:180.43:570.86:145:58Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:134.810:443.73:560.54:410.96:155:56Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:124.811:453.74:400.65:321.06:165:55Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:114.95:320.66:371.06:175:54Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:463.91:105.06:380.67:500.86:175:52Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:474.22:095.27:550.48:550.46:185:51Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:484.63:085.39:060.29:500.06:195:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:485.14:065.510:07-0.210:40-0.56:205:49Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:465.75:035.611:03-0.511:29-0.86:215:47Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:416.15:575.711:58-0.76:215:46New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:326.56:485.712:18-1.012:52-0.96:225:45New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:216.67:375.51:08-1.11:45-0.86:235:44New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:106.58:265.21:56-1.02:36-0.76:245:42Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:026.39:204.82:45-0.73:27-0.46:245:41Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:595.910:214.43:35-0.44:190.06:255:40Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:015.511:244.24:260.05:130.46:265:39First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:015.25:210.36:120.76:275:38First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:244.112:584.96:240.67:160.96:285:36First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:214.11:524.77:360.88:180.96:295:35First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:144.12:434.68:430.89:090.86:305:34Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:064.33:324.59:380.79:510.66:305:33Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:554.54:194.510:240.710:300.46:315:32Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:424.75:044.511:060.611:080.26:325:31Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:254.95:464.511:470.511:470.16:335:30Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:035.16:244.512:270.46:345:29Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:385.27:004.512:250.11:070.46:355:28Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:115.37:334.31:030.11:460.46:365:27Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:455.38:074.21:400.12:240.46:375:26Full Moon31Wed
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 100% 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 (100% 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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