33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 71°
ENE
9mph
Low tide
8:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 54m at 8:51 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:174.35:420.75:521.15:107:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:114.412:594.46:240.76:441.15:107:32First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:524.31:404.67:090.77:441.15:117:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:354.22:234.87:590.68:451.05:117:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:224.13:105.18:490.59:400.85:127:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:134.14:025.49:390.310:340.55:127:32Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:084.14:565.710:290.111:270.35:137:31Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:064.25:506.011:21-0.15:137:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:024.46:416.212:210.112:16-0.35:147:31Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:554.67:326.31:14-0.21:12-0.45:147:31Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:484.88:236.32:05-0.42:07-0.55:157:30Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:444.99:176.12:56-0.53:02-0.55:167:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:455.010:155.93:45-0.63:58-0.35:167:30Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:495.111:145.64:35-0.74:54-0.15:177:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:495.35:26-0.65:540.15:177:29Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:095.312:445.46:19-0.57:000.35:187:28Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:035.01:385.47:15-0.38:100.45:197:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:574.72:315.48:13-0.29:150.45:197:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:524.43:255.49:09-0.110:110.55:207:27Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:494.24:215.410:000.011:040.55:217:26Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:464.15:155.310:500.011:530.55:217:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:404.16:055.311:380.05:227:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:284.26:495.312:400.412:250.05:237:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:114.27:285.21:230.41:110.15:237:24New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:524.38:055.12:020.41:530.15:247:23New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:324.38:414.92:380.42:330.25:257:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:144.29:184.73:140.43:120.45:267:22Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:594.29:574.53:480.43:500.65:267:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:444.210:394.34:220.44:290.75:277:20Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:284.211:224.24:550.55:110.85:287:20First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:114.45:310.55:570.95:287:19First Quarter31Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (58% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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