33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H 82°
L 71°
NNE
5mph
Low tide
10:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 56m at 10:58 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:09 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:264.38:345.52:410.72:320.75:077:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:114.29:205.43:230.83:140.85:077:23Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:054.210:145.44:060.84:000.85:077:24Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:044.311:115.34:510.84:490.85:067:25Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:004.65:390.75:450.85:067:25First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:065.412:535.06:320.56:490.75:067:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:005.41:465.37:310.37:570.65:067:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:545.42:415.78:300.09:020.35:067:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:505.43:376.19:24-0.210:020.15:067:27Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:485.44:336.410:17-0.410:58-0.15:067:28Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:485.45:296.611:10-0.511:55-0.35:067:28Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:465.36:236.812:03-0.65:067:28Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:425.37:156.712:51-0.412:58-0.55:067:29Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:355.28:066.61:45-0.41:51-0.45:067:29Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:295.08:596.22:37-0.32:43-0.25:067:30Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:254.89:565.93:27-0.13:350.15:067:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:264.710:545.54:160.14:270.45:067:30Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:244.611:485.25:040.35:190.65:067:31Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:174.65:520.56:150.95:067:31Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:375.01:044.76:400.67:151.05:067:31Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:224.71:504.87:300.68:151.15:077:31Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:064.52:344.98:190.69:081.15:077:32Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:514.43:194.99:050.59:551.05:077:32Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:384.34:045.09:490.410:400.95:077:32Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:274.24:505.210:320.411:240.85:087:32Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:154.25:345.311:150.35:087:32Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:024.36:165.412:100.611:59 AM0.35:087:32New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:444.36:565.512:550.512:440.35:097:32New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:254.37:365.61:400.41:280.25:097:32New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:064.38:175.62:230.32:130.25:097:32New Moon30Thu
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 83% 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 (83% 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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