33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

64°
H 78°
L 56°
NNW
10mph
Low tide
1:58 pm

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 : in 4h 17m at 1:58 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:396.47:565.11:24-1.12:04-0.87:235:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:276.28:445.02:13-1.02:50-0.77:235:21Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:155.89:354.83:01-0.73:34-0.57:235:21Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:065.410:284.73:48-0.44:16-0.37:235:22Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:574.911:224.64:340.04:580.07:245:23Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:464.55:220.45:410.27:245:24First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:134.512:344.26:150.86:290.47:245:25First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:034.41:224.07:191.17:250.57:245:26First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:534.42:123.88:281.28:250.57:245:26First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:454.43:053.89:281.19:210.57:245:27Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:384.54:003.810:181.010:100.37:235:28Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:314.64:533.911:050.810:570.27:235:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:204.95:424.111:500.611:420.07:235:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:035.16:244.312:320.47:235:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:415.37:014.412:25-0.11:130.27:235:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:175.57:374.61:06-0.21:510.07:225:33Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:525.58:154.71:47-0.32:27-0.17:225:34Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:285.48:574.72:28-0.33:04-0.17:225:35Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:095.29:464.83:10-0.23:42-0.17:225:36Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:575.010:424.93:55-0.14:23-0.17:215:37Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:514.811:415.04:440.15:09-0.17:215:38Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:484.65:400.46:030.07:205:39Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:415.212:484.56:470.57:100.07:205:40Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:415.31:514.48:050.68:240.07:195:41Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:445.42:574.49:180.49:32-0.27:195:42Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:475.64:044.610:190.110:31-0.47:185:43Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:495.95:074.811:15-0.111:27-0.67:185:43Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:456.16:035.012:07-0.47:175:44New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:366.26:525.212:19-0.812:56-0.57:175:45New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:226.27:365.31:09-0.81:41-0.57:165:46New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:056.08:185.31:55-0.72:22-0.57:155:47New Moon31Fri
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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