33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

90°
H 91°
L 72°
NW
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 4h 32m 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 - Jul 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:544.94:276.110:11-0.611:070.05:107:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:554.95:256.211:05-0.65:107:32Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:545.06:196.212:02-0.211:59 AM-0.65:117:32New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:475.07:086.212:55-0.312:52-0.55:117:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:375.07:556.01:45-0.31:42-0.45:127:32New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:255.08:415.72:31-0.22:30-0.35:127:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:154.89:285.33:14-0.13:170.05:137:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:074.710:175.03:560.04:020.25:137:31Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:594.711:054.74:360.24:460.55:147:31Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:494.711:514.45:150.35:320.85:147:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:354.75:570.56:221.05:157:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:344.21:204.76:430.67:181.15:157:30First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:174.12:044.77:350.68:191.15:167:30First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:024.02:514.88:300.69:150.95:177:30Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:513.93:394.99:210.510:060.85:177:29Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:433.94:295.110:090.410:540.65:187:29Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:374.05:195.310:560.211:430.35:197:28Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:284.26:055.511:440.15:197:28Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:164.46:485.712:300.112:32-0.15:207:27Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:014.67:315.81:16-0.11:20-0.25:207:27Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:454.88:145.72:00-0.32:07-0.25:217:26Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:335.09:015.62:44-0.52:56-0.25:227:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:275.19:535.43:28-0.63:46-0.15:227:25Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:265.210:505.24:14-0.64:380.05:237:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:265.311:485.05:02-0.65:350.25:247:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:235.45:55-0.56:390.35:257:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:454.91:205.56:54-0.47:510.45:257:22Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:424.72:175.67:58-0.49:000.35:267:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:424.63:165.69:01-0.410:010.15:277:21Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:434.64:155.69:59-0.410:560.05:277:20Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:434.65:125.710:54-0.511:48-0.15:287:19Waning Crescent31Tue
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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