33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

59°
H 74°
L 56°
N
14mph
Low tide
1:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 30m at 1:13 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:024.611:413.94:310.55:150.96:375:26Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:534.55:170.86:041.06:385:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:333.912:414.46:091.07:021.06:395:24Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:234.01:284.37:121.08:040.96:395:23Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:124.12:164.38:181.08:570.76:405:22Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:014.43:054.39:160.89:430.56:415:21Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:494.63:554.410:070.610:260.36:425:20Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:375.04:454.510:550.311:080.06:435:20Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:235.45:324.611:420.111:51-0.26:445:19New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:085.76:174.712:30-0.16:455:18New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:516.07:014.812:35-0.41:17-0.36:465:17New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:356.17:454.81:21-0.52:05-0.46:475:17New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:226.18:344.82:08-0.62:53-0.46:485:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:146.09:314.72:57-0.53:42-0.36:495:15Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:135.810:374.63:49-0.44:34-0.36:505:15Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:145.611:434.74:45-0.25:30-0.26:515:14First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:145.45:470.16:30-0.16:525:14First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:454.81:125.36:570.27:34-0.26:535:13First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:455.02:095.18:120.38:36-0.36:545:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:435.13:075.09:180.29:32-0.46:545:12Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:405.34:044.810:160.110:21-0.46:555:12Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:355.54:594.811:080.011:08-0.56:565:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:275.65:504.711:58-0.111:54-0.56:575:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:135.76:364.712:44-0.16:585:11Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:565.77:184.612:38-0.51:280.06:595:10Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:355.67:574.51:20-0.42:080.17:005:10Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:135.48:374.32:01-0.32:460.27:015:10Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:525.19:204.22:40-0.13:230.37:025:09Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:334.910:084.03:190.14:010.57:035:09Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:184.611:013.93:590.44:390.67:045:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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