33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 71°
ENE
8mph
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 1h 39m 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 - Aug 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:064.012:544.56:100.66:541.05:297:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:513.91:414.87:000.68:020.95:307:17First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:423.92:345.08:010.59:080.75:317:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:383.93:315.39:050.310:080.55:317:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:404.04:315.610:050.011:040.25:327:14Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:434.25:295.911:03-0.311:59-0.25:337:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:444.66:246.212:01-0.65:337:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:404.97:146.312:52-0.512:58-0.85:347:12Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:335.28:046.31:42-0.81:53-0.95:357:11Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:265.48:556.12:31-1.02:47-0.85:367:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:225.59:505.83:19-1.03:41-0.75:367:09Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:225.510:485.44:07-1.04:35-0.45:377:07Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:215.511:465.04:56-0.75:330.05:387:06Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:185.45:47-0.56:370.35:387:05Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:424.61:135.36:43-0.27:490.55:397:04Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:374.32:095.27:450.18:580.65:407:03Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:334.13:055.18:470.29:570.75:417:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:314.04:035.09:430.210:480.75:417:01Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:284.04:585.010:340.211:340.65:427:00Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:214.15:475.011:220.15:436:58Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:094.36:295.012:160.512:080.15:436:57New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:504.47:065.012:550.412:510.15:446:56New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:284.57:385.01:310.31:310.15:456:55New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:034.68:094.92:060.22:080.25:466:54New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:384.58:404.72:390.22:450.35:466:52Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:144.59:144.53:100.33:210.45:476:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:544.49:514.23:410.43:580.65:486:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:374.410:354.04:120.54:370.75:486:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:254.511:243.94:460.55:220.85:496:47First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:154.75:250.66:170.95:506:46First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:173.81:084.86:160.67:270.95:516:45First Quarter31Sun
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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