33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

70°
H 72°
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 5h 35m 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 - Jul 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:505.27:256.71:01-0.61:08-0.85:107:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:455.48:176.61:55-0.82:05-0.85:107:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:425.49:136.32:47-0.93:01-0.75:117:32Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:435.410:116.03:38-0.93:57-0.55:117:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:465.411:105.64:29-0.84:53-0.25:127:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:455.45:19-0.65:520.15:127:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:065.312:395.46:11-0.36:560.45:137:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:594.91:315.37:06-0.18:030.65:137:31Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:504.62:225.38:020.19:050.75:147:31Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:414.33:135.28:560.19:580.75:147:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:334.24:055.19:460.210:460.75:157:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:264.14:555.110:320.211:310.75:157:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:184.15:435.111:180.25:167:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:064.26:255.112:140.612:030.25:167:30New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:494.37:035.112:550.512:470.25:177:29New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:294.37:375.11:350.41:280.25:187:29New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:064.38:105.02:120.32:080.35:187:28New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:444.38:444.92:480.32:470.45:197:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:244.39:214.73:220.33:250.55:207:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:074.310:034.53:560.34:040.65:207:27Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:544.410:504.44:300.34:460.75:217:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:424.611:394.35:060.35:340.75:227:26First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:314.95:490.36:310.75:227:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:304.31:235.16:410.27:390.75:237:24First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:254.32:195.47:460.18:490.55:247:24Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:254.33:185.78:54-0.29:520.25:247:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:294.54:195.99:57-0.410:50-0.25:257:22Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:344.75:196.210:57-0.711:46-0.55:267:22Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:375.06:156.411:57-0.95:267:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:355.37:086.512:41-0.812:54-1.05:277:20Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:295.57:596.41:33-1.11:50-1.05:287:19Full 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 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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