33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 74°
NW
5mph
Low tide
7:49 am

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 5h 47m at 7:49 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:33 pm (4.4 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 - Jun 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:255.24:576.610:39-0.411:340.15:077:23Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:245.35:536.811:32-0.55:077:23New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:215.36:476.912:31-0.112:28-0.55:077:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:175.27:416.81:28-0.21:24-0.55:077:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:135.18:366.52:24-0.22:20-0.35:067:25Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:145.09:366.23:19-0.13:16-0.15:067:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:194.910:395.94:140.14:120.15:067:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:224.911:395.65:080.35:090.45:067:27Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:184.96:010.46:090.65:067:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:325.31:105.06:550.67:110.85:067:28First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:215.01:575.17:470.68:130.95:067:28First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:064.72:445.28:340.69:080.95:067:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:504.43:295.39:170.69:550.95:067:29Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:354.24:155.39:570.610:390.95:067:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:224.15:015.410:370.611:220.95:067:30Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:094.15:455.411:180.65:067:30Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:554.16:275.412:060.812:010.65:067:30Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:374.17:065.412:500.712:450.75:067:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:164.17:445.41:340.71:270.75:067:31Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:544.08:225.32:170.62:080.85:067:31Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:344.09:045.22:580.62:490.85:077:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:214.09:515.13:390.63:300.85:077:32Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:154.110:415.04:190.54:150.85:077:32Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:104.311:315.05:000.45:040.85:077:32Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:034.75:440.35:590.85:087:32Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:214.912:545.16:320.17:040.85:087:32Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:114.91:475.47:260.08:150.75:087:32Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:044.82:425.88:24-0.29:210.55:097:32Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:024.73:406.09:21-0.410:220.35:097:32Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:034.74:406.210:18-0.511:210.05:097:32Waning Crescent30Wed
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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