33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

64°
H -°
L 58°
N
18mph
Low tide
12:53 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 02m at 12:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:54 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:015.58:064.41:520.02:290.16:375:25Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:415.58:484.32:300.03:110.16:385:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:275.49:394.23:100.13:550.26:395:23Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:225.310:404.23:550.24:420.26:405:22Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:215.211:444.44:460.35:350.26:415:21First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:195.25:450.46:350.26:425:21First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:464.61:175.26:560.47:410.06:435:20First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:474.92:155.28:130.38:44-0.36:445:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:475.23:145.29:210.19:41-0.56:455:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:475.54:135.310:21-0.210:33-0.86:465:18Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:455.95:115.311:16-0.411:24-0.96:475:17Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:406.16:055.312:10-0.66:485:16Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:306.36:555.312:14-1.01:02-0.66:495:16Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:176.37:435.11:03-1.01:51-0.66:505:15Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:036.18:294.91:50-0.82:38-0.46:505:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:495.89:194.62:36-0.63:23-0.16:515:14Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:385.410:124.43:21-0.34:070.26:525:13Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:315.011:084.24:050.04:510.46:535:13Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:244.74:520.45:370.66:545:12Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:024.212:144.55:410.76:280.86:555:12Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:534.21:014.36:380.97:250.86:565:11Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:434.21:484.27:431.08:220.76:575:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:324.32:354.18:450.99:120.66:585:11Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:214.53:254.19:380.89:570.46:595:10Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:104.74:154.110:270.610:400.27:005:10Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:574.95:034.211:130.411:220.17:015:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:415.25:484.311:580.27:025:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:225.56:294.412:04-0.112:430.07:035:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:025.77:094.512:46-0.21:28-0.17:035:09New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:425.87:494.51:28-0.32:11-0.27:045:09New Moon30Wed
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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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