33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

86°
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 5h 02m 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 - Mar 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:166.47:406.11:08-0.81:41-0.46:426:10Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:006.18:256.01:55-0.62:24-0.36:406:11Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:445.89:115.82:40-0.43:05-0.16:396:12Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:295.410:005.53:24-0.13:460.26:386:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:195.010:535.34:070.44:270.66:376:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:104.711:475.04:520.85:100.96:356:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:024.45:391.16:001.16:346:15Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:404.912:534.36:341.47:011.36:336:16Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:324.81:444.37:411.58:111.36:316:17Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:244.82:374.48:451.49:111.26:306:18Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:174.93:304.59:381.210:001.06:296:18Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:085.04:214.710:251.010:450.86:276:19Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:565.35:075.011:080.811:280.56:266:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:405.55:495.311:500.56:256:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:205.76:285.512:110.412:310.36:236:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:575.77:065.812:530.21:110.26:226:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:345.77:455.91:350.11:510.16:216:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:145.68:276.02:170.12:320.16:196:24Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:585.59:165.93:010.23:150.16:186:25Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:505.310:145.83:480.44:020.26:176:25Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:515.111:175.84:400.64:540.36:156:26Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:555.15:380.85:530.56:146:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:215.812:585.16:470.97:030.66:126:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:235.82:005.38:020.88:170.56:116:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:245.93:015.59:090.69:220.36:106:29Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:255.94:005.710:050.310:190.16:086:30Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:246.04:566.010:550.111:11-0.16:076:31Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:196.15:476.211:430.06:066:31Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:096.16:346.312:01-0.212:290.06:046:32Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:546.07:176.412:49-0.21:120.06:036:33Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:355.87:586.31:34-0.11:530.26:026:34Full Moon31Tue
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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