33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

62°
H -°
L 58°
N
15mph
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 4h 23m 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 - Jul 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:594.55:265.611:04-0.15:107:32Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:524.56:145.612:020.311:52 AM-0.15:107:32New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:394.56:585.512:480.312:390.05:117:32New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:234.67:375.41:310.31:240.15:117:32New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:044.58:155.22:110.32:060.25:127:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:464.58:535.02:490.32:470.35:127:32Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:314.49:334.83:250.33:270.55:137:31Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:194.310:164.64:010.44:070.75:137:31Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:074.311:004.44:370.54:480.85:147:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:514.411:444.35:140.55:310.95:157:31First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:344.55:530.66:211.05:157:30First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:284.21:174.76:380.67:211.05:167:30First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:144.12:044.97:320.58:260.95:167:30First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:034.12:555.28:310.49:260.65:177:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:584.23:505.49:280.110:210.45:187:29Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:574.34:465.810:23-0.111:150.05:187:28Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:574.55:416.111:18-0.45:197:28Full Moon17Sun
18Mon5:554.86:336.312:09-0.312:14-0.65:197:27Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:505.17:236.41:01-0.61:10-0.85:207:27Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:435.48:146.31:52-0.92:05-0.85:217:26Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:385.59:076.12:42-1.02:59-0.85:217:26Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:365.510:045.83:31-1.13:54-0.65:227:25Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:385.511:035.54:21-1.04:50-0.35:237:25Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:385.55:12-0.85:500.05:247:24Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:015.212:355.56:06-0.66:550.35:247:23Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:574.91:315.47:05-0.38:060.45:257:23Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:524.62:255.38:07-0.29:100.55:267:22Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:484.43:215.29:05-0.110:060.55:267:21Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:444.34:165.29:580.010:560.45:277:20Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:404.25:095.210:470.011:420.45:287:20Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:324.35:565.211:340.05:287:19New 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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