33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

65°
H -°
L 58°
N
15mph
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 5h 36m 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 - Mar 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:065.810:346.03:58-0.44:16-0.56:466:14Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:095.411:365.84:540.05:10-0.16:456:15Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:105.15:550.56:090.36:436:16First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:385.61:104.97:060.87:170.56:426:17First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:385.42:094.88:200.98:260.66:416:18First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:385.33:064.89:230.99:270.56:396:18Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:355.34:014.910:140.910:180.46:386:19Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:305.34:535.110:580.811:040.46:376:20Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:185.35:395.211:380.711:470.36:366:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:005.46:195.412:160.66:346:22Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:375.46:565.512:270.312:530.56:336:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:105.47:305.51:060.31:280.56:326:23Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:425.38:035.41:420.32:020.66:306:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:125.18:365.32:180.52:350.76:296:25Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:444.99:125.22:540.63:080.86:286:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:204.79:555.03:300.83:411.06:266:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:044.510:455.04:091.04:171.16:256:27Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:564.411:405.04:521.14:591.26:236:28Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:524.45:431.25:511.26:226:28Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:365.112:504.56:451.36:591.16:216:29Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:335.31:494.87:561.18:160.96:196:30Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:315.62:495.19:010.89:230.56:186:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:305.83:505.69:570.410:210.16:176:32Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:286.14:486.110:490.011:16-0.26:156:32Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:236.45:446.511:40-0.46:146:33New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:166.66:366.912:11-0.512:31-0.66:136:34New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:066.67:267.01:04-0.61:21-0.76:116:35New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:566.58:166.91:57-0.62:11-0.76:106:35New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:496.29:106.72:49-0.43:02-0.46:086:36Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:475.810:106.33:42-0.13:53-0.16:076:37Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:505.411:136.04:370.24:470.36:066:37Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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