33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

69°
H -°
L 66°
NNE
17mph
High tide
6:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 6:12 am (4.5 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 - Jun 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:484.39:175.33:070.73:051.05:077:23Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:354.310:055.23:480.73:461.05:077:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:304.310:585.24:300.74:301.05:077:24Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:264.511:505.25:130.65:201.05:067:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:194.96:010.56:191.05:067:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:415.21:125.26:550.37:270.85:067:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:335.32:065.67:540.18:360.65:067:26Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:285.33:026.08:52-0.29:390.35:067:27Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:265.33:596.39:47-0.410:370.05:067:27Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:265.44:586.610:42-0.611:34-0.25:067:28Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:265.55:546.811:37-0.85:067:28New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:245.56:496.812:31-0.412:33-0.85:067:28New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:205.57:416.81:27-0.51:29-0.75:067:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:145.58:346.52:20-0.52:23-0.65:067:29Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:125.39:306.13:13-0.43:16-0.35:067:30Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:125.210:295.84:04-0.24:09-0.15:067:30Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:125.111:265.44:540.05:020.35:067:30Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:075.15:440.25:570.65:067:31First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:185.112:575.16:350.46:560.85:067:31First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:064.81:455.17:270.57:560.95:067:31First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:514.62:315.18:180.58:520.95:077:31First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:364.43:185.19:050.59:410.95:077:32Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:234.34:055.29:490.510:260.85:077:32Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:114.24:525.210:320.411:110.75:077:32Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:004.25:375.311:150.411:550.65:087:32Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:484.36:205.411:580.45:087:32Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:304.36:595.512:400.512:420.45:087:32Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:094.37:365.51:240.41:240.45:097:32Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:474.38:145.42:050.32:050.45:097:32Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:274.38:545.32:460.22:460.55:097:32Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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