33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

91°
H 92°
L 72°
WNW
6mph
Low tide
4:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 4:31 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:115.43:456.39:33-0.310:220.25:077:23Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:115.54:426.510:27-0.511:19-0.15:077:23Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:105.55:396.711:21-0.65:077:24New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:085.56:326.812:15-0.212:15-0.65:077:25New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:025.57:236.71:09-0.31:09-0.55:067:25New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:555.48:146.42:02-0.32:01-0.35:067:26New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:485.29:066.12:53-0.22:53-0.15:067:26Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:455.010:015.73:420.03:430.15:067:27Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:444.910:575.44:290.24:330.45:067:27Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:394.911:495.15:160.55:240.75:067:28First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:294.96:020.66:180.95:067:28First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:364.81:165.06:510.77:161.15:067:28First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:204.62:025.07:410.78:141.15:067:29First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:044.42:475.18:310.79:071.15:067:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:484.33:325.19:170.69:541.05:067:30Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:354.34:195.210:010.610:400.85:067:30Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:254.35:055.410:440.511:260.75:067:30Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:144.35:505.511:270.55:067:31Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:004.36:325.612:120.512:120.45:067:31Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:424.47:125.712:580.412:560.45:067:31Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:234.57:525.71:420.31:400.35:077:31Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:054.58:345.62:250.22:250.35:077:32Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:524.69:225.53:080.13:110.35:077:32Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:474.710:155.43:510.03:590.45:077:32Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:474.811:115.34:36-0.14:510.45:087:32Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:455.15:24-0.25:490.55:087:32Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:055.212:405.46:16-0.26:540.55:087:32Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:005.11:355.67:14-0.38:040.55:097:32Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:555.02:315.88:15-0.49:110.35:097:32Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:535.03:296.09:15-0.510:100.15:097:32Waning Crescent30Sat
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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