33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

60°
H 72°
L 57°
N
14mph
High tide
6:54 am

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 : 1:13 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 6:54 am (4.9 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 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:515.93:216.19:170.19:550.45:287:01Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:485.94:176.310:09-0.110:490.25:277:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:445.95:116.510:58-0.211:420.05:267:03Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:395.86:016.711:47-0.25:257:03New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:305.86:496.712:330.012:35-0.15:247:04New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:185.67:346.51:230.11:220.05:237:05New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:045.48:196.32:110.22:090.25:227:06New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:525.19:065.92:570.42:540.55:217:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:454.99:585.53:420.73:400.75:207:07Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:424.710:545.24:260.94:271.05:197:08Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:384.711:465.05:111.15:161.25:197:09Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:294.75:581.36:091.45:187:09First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:344.91:164.86:501.37:071.55:177:10First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:194.82:014.97:451.28:081.45:167:11First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:034.82:465.18:351.19:021.35:167:12First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:494.73:315.39:210.99:501.15:157:12Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:354.74:165.510:030.810:360.95:147:13Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:234.85:015.710:440.611:220.75:147:14Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:104.85:456.011:260.55:137:15Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:564.96:286.212:090.512:100.45:127:15Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:405.07:126.312:570.412:570.35:127:16Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:255.07:576.31:440.31:440.35:117:17Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:125.08:476.22:320.22:340.35:117:17Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:075.09:436.13:210.23:260.35:107:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:115.010:445.94:110.14:210.45:107:19Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:175.111:445.85:030.15:200.55:097:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:185.45:580.16:240.65:097:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:405.81:155.66:570.07:340.65:087:21Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:355.62:095.87:57-0.18:420.55:087:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:305.53:046.08:54-0.19:410.45:087:22Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:265.43:586.19:46-0.210:350.35:077:23Waning Crescent31Tue
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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