33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

90°
H -°
L 73°
NW
4mph
High tide
10:27 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 10:27 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:475.910:175.33:34-1.14:11-0.55:516:44Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:485.711:184.94:24-0.85:07-0.15:526:42Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:495.55:17-0.46:090.35:526:41Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:184.612:475.36:14-0.17:190.55:536:40Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:164.41:455.17:190.28:300.75:546:38Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:124.32:425.08:260.39:290.75:556:37Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:084.33:374.99:250.310:180.65:556:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:034.34:294.810:160.211:000.55:566:34Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:554.55:174.911:020.211:400.45:576:33Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:414.75:594.911:460.15:576:31New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:234.96:364.912:180.212:270.15:586:30New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:005.07:094.912:540.11:070.15:596:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:345.07:404.81:300.11:440.15:596:27New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:075.08:104.62:040.12:210.26:006:26Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:414.98:424.42:370.22:580.46:016:24Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:184.89:194.23:090.33:350.56:016:23Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:024.710:034.03:420.54:150.66:026:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:534.710:573.94:180.54:590.86:036:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:474.811:543.95:000.65:520.86:036:19First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:424.95:530.66:560.86:046:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:534.11:395.17:020.68:070.66:056:16First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:544.32:385.38:200.49:110.36:066:15Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:574.73:375.59:280.010:06-0.26:066:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:005.14:355.810:28-0.310:58-0.66:076:12Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:595.65:316.011:25-0.611:49-1.06:086:10Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:556.16:246.112:20-0.96:086:09Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:476.47:146.012:40-1.21:14-1.06:096:08Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:376.58:045.81:30-1.32:07-0.96:106:06Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:276.48:565.52:19-1.22:59-0.76:116:05Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:216.19:535.13:08-0.93:51-0.46:116:04Waning 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 14% 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 Crescent (14% 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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