33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

59°
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 55m 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 - Feb 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:475.79:015.22:38-0.53:01-0.37:145:48Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:305.39:475.03:20-0.23:39-0.17:145:49Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:164.810:354.84:010.24:160.27:135:50Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:034.511:264.64:420.64:550.47:125:51Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:524.25:261.05:380.67:115:52First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:164.512:414.06:171.36:300.87:115:53First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:074.41:313.97:261.57:340.97:105:54First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:004.42:253.98:411.58:400.97:095:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:554.53:223.99:411.39:370.77:085:56Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:504.74:174.110:301.110:260.57:075:57Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:425.05:074.411:150.811:120.27:065:58Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:295.35:524.711:580.511:570.07:055:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:115.56:325.012:390.37:046:00Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:505.77:115.312:42-0.21:180.07:036:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:275.87:515.51:26-0.41:57-0.17:026:02Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:065.78:355.62:10-0.42:36-0.27:016:03Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:495.59:255.62:55-0.33:17-0.27:006:04Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:385.210:225.63:42-0.14:01-0.16:596:04Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:355.011:245.64:330.24:510.06:586:05Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:384.85:300.55:480.26:576:06Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:265.512:414.76:380.76:590.46:566:07Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:295.51:464.67:550.78:170.36:546:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:325.62:514.79:070.69:250.26:536:09Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:355.73:554.910:060.410:230.06:526:10Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:345.84:545.110:580.211:16-0.26:516:11Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:296.05:465.411:460.06:506:11Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:176.06:325.612:05-0.312:30-0.16:496:12New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:006.07:125.712:51-0.31:11-0.16:476:13New Moon28Fri
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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