33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

72°
H 72°
L 57°
NNW
13mph
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 4h 39m 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 - Jun 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:115.26:486.812:250.012:28-0.35:077:23Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:045.37:406.81:19-0.21:23-0.45:077:23Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:595.38:336.72:13-0.32:19-0.45:077:24Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:585.39:326.53:06-0.43:16-0.25:077:24Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:035.310:346.23:59-0.44:140.05:067:25Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:095.311:356.04:53-0.35:130.25:067:26Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:105.45:48-0.26:160.45:067:26Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:315.71:065.66:44-0.17:240.55:067:27Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:255.41:585.67:420.08:310.65:067:27Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:175.12:505.68:370.19:290.65:067:27Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:104.93:405.69:260.110:200.65:067:28Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:024.74:305.610:120.211:080.65:067:28Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:534.55:195.610:560.211:540.65:067:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:434.56:045.611:410.35:067:29New Moon14Sun
15Mon6:284.56:455.512:380.712:250.35:067:30New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:104.57:235.41:200.61:080.45:067:30New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:504.48:005.31:590.61:510.55:067:30New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:314.48:365.12:380.62:310.65:067:30Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:154.39:155.03:160.63:110.75:067:31Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:034.29:584.83:530.73:510.95:067:31Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:524.210:444.74:290.74:321.05:077:31Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:384.311:304.65:060.75:171.05:077:31First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:214.65:450.76:071.05:077:32First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:164.61:054.96:290.67:061.05:077:32First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:034.51:535.27:210.48:110.85:087:32First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:544.52:455.58:200.29:140.65:087:32Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:494.53:405.89:180.010:120.35:087:32Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:494.64:396.110:14-0.311:090.05:097:32Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:514.85:366.411:12-0.55:097:32Full Moon29Mon
30Tue5:525.06:326.612:05-0.312:10-0.75:097:32Full Moon30Tue
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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