33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

73°
H -°
L 55°
NNW
12mph
High tide
7:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:32 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 44m at 7:19 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:595.35:346.311:180.411:570.35:297:00Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:475.46:206.612:040.25:287:01Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:345.47:066.712:470.212:510.15:277:02Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:215.47:556.81:370.11:410.05:267:03Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:115.48:476.62:280.12:330.15:257:04Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:085.39:476.43:200.13:270.25:247:04Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:155.210:516.24:130.24:250.45:237:05Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:245.211:546.15:100.35:270.55:227:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:275.46:090.36:340.75:217:07Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:526.01:255.67:110.37:460.75:207:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:485.82:205.78:120.38:510.65:197:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:425.73:135.99:070.29:480.55:187:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:365.54:056.09:550.210:390.55:187:10Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:295.34:556.110:400.211:280.55:177:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:205.25:426.111:240.25:167:11Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:085.16:256.112:140.512:070.35:157:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:515.07:056.012:590.612:490.45:157:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:324.97:435.81:410.71:320.55:147:13New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:124.78:225.62:210.82:130.75:137:14New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:554.69:035.33:000.92:550.95:137:15Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:454.49:485.13:391.03:371.05:127:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:404.310:384.94:191.14:191.25:127:16Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:324.411:284.85:011.15:041.35:117:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:194.55:441.25:531.45:117:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:144.81:024.76:311.16:491.45:107:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:594.81:454.97:221.07:511.25:107:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:444.82:305.28:140.88:511.05:097:20First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:334.83:195.69:040.69:460.75:097:20Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:254.94:106.09:520.310:380.55:087:21Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:204.95:036.310:410.111:310.25:087:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:165.15:566.611:33-0.15:087:22Full Moon31Sun
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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