33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 75°
SSW
13mph
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 4h 09m 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 - Feb 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:236.38:515.72:14-1.12:52-0.87:105:45Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:125.99:435.43:03-0.83:37-0.57:095:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:035.510:385.23:50-0.44:22-0.27:095:47Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:565.011:335.04:380.05:060.17:085:48Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:484.65:270.55:540.57:075:49Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:274.912:394.36:220.86:500.77:065:50Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:194.81:294.27:261.17:540.87:055:51Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:124.72:214.18:321.28:550.87:045:52Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:064.73:144.19:291.19:470.77:045:52Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:594.84:084.210:181.010:340.57:035:53Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:504.94:594.411:030.811:180.47:025:54Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:365.15:454.611:460.67:015:55Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:175.36:244.712:000.212:280.47:005:56New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:535.56:594.912:400.11:080.26:595:57New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:275.57:335.01:190.11:450.16:585:58New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:015.58:085.11:570.02:220.16:575:59New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:375.48:485.22:350.12:590.16:566:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:185.29:355.23:150.23:380.16:546:01Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:075.010:315.23:580.44:200.16:536:02Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:034.911:315.34:460.55:080.26:526:03First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:024.85:430.76:040.36:516:03First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:325.41:034.86:530.87:130.36:506:04First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:345.52:064.98:130.88:260.16:496:05First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:385.73:105.09:230.59:32-0.16:486:06Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:415.94:135.310:220.210:31-0.46:466:07Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:426.15:125.611:16-0.111:25-0.66:456:08Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:386.36:065.912:07-0.36:446:09Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:296.46:556.112:18-0.712:55-0.46:436:10Full Moon28Sat
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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