33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 55°
WNW
10mph
High tide
7:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 7:57 pm (5.2 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 - Apr 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:005.912:284.96:140.96:340.96:046:38Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:025.71:284.97:241.17:491.06:036:39Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:005.62:254.98:311.18:560.96:026:40Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:565.53:195.19:251.19:510.86:006:40Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:495.44:095.210:091.010:370.85:596:41Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:385.34:555.410:470.811:200.75:586:42Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:225.35:375.611:240.75:566:43Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:025.36:145.712:000.712:010.75:556:43New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:395.26:495.812:390.712:380.65:546:44New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:135.17:215.81:160.81:140.75:536:45New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:465.07:525.71:520.81:510.85:516:46New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:204.88:255.52:281.02:271.05:506:46Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:564.69:035.43:051.13:031.15:496:47Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:404.49:505.23:431.33:421.25:476:48Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:344.210:475.24:251.44:251.35:466:49Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:334.311:465.25:121.55:151.35:456:49First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:284.56:081.56:141.35:446:50First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:425.41:234.87:121.37:251.15:436:51First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:385.52:185.28:161.08:350.95:416:52First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:345.63:145.79:120.79:360.55:406:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:305.84:106.210:030.310:320.25:396:53Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:275.95:056.710:52-0.111:27-0.15:386:54Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:236.05:587.011:42-0.35:376:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:176.06:507.212:22-0.312:34-0.45:366:55Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:095.97:417.21:16-0.31:26-0.45:346:56Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:015.78:347.02:10-0.32:19-0.25:336:57Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:575.49:326.63:04-0.13:130.15:326:58Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:005.210:356.23:580.24:080.45:316:59Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:085.011:395.94:540.55:070.75:306:59Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:104.95:510.86:101.05:297:00Third Quarter30Tue
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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