33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 75°
SW
12mph
High tide
9:45 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:03 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 10m at 9:45 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:514.44:245.010:190.410:450.16:085:58Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:424.85:135.211:080.111:30-0.26:095:56Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:315.36:005.411:56-0.26:105:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:185.76:445.512:15-0.512:45-0.46:115:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:036.07:285.51:00-0.71:34-0.56:115:52Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:496.28:155.41:46-0.92:23-0.56:125:51Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:396.29:075.22:33-0.93:13-0.46:135:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:346.010:075.03:22-0.84:05-0.36:145:48Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:365.811:134.84:14-0.65:020.06:145:47Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:405.75:11-0.36:050.16:155:46Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:174.812:425.56:140.07:150.26:165:44Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:194.81:425.47:250.18:250.26:175:43Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:194.82:415.38:360.19:250.16:175:42Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:185.03:385.29:370.010:16-0.16:185:41Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:145.14:335.110:31-0.111:01-0.16:195:39Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:065.35:245.111:20-0.111:44-0.26:205:38Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:535.56:095.112:06-0.26:215:37New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:365.66:495.012:25-0.212:49-0.16:215:36New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:145.67:254.81:04-0.21:30-0.16:225:35New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:515.58:004.71:41-0.12:080.16:235:33New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:285.38:354.42:170.02:460.26:245:32Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:075.19:134.22:530.23:230.46:255:31Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:504.99:584.03:290.44:020.66:265:30Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:384.710:503.84:060.74:430.76:275:29Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:284.511:443.84:460.95:280.86:275:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:184.55:311.06:210.96:285:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:353.91:074.56:281.17:220.86:295:26First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:264.01:574.67:391.08:240.66:305:25First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:194.32:494.78:480.89:180.36:315:24Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:134.73:434.99:460.510:06-0.16:325:23Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:085.14:365.110:390.110:54-0.46:335:22Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 7% 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 (7% 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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