33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 78°
SW
9mph
Low tide
3:25 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 20m at 3:25 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:32 am (5.6 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 - Aug 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:545.58:146.31:59-1.02:08-1.15:257:14New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:495.69:086.12:49-1.13:02-1.05:267:13Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:485.610:055.83:40-1.03:56-0.85:267:12Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:495.611:055.44:30-0.94:51-0.55:277:12Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:485.55:22-0.75:49-0.15:287:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:035.012:445.56:17-0.46:530.25:297:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:584.71:385.47:17-0.18:010.45:297:09First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:524.42:325.38:190.09:040.55:307:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:474.23:275.29:160.19:580.55:317:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:414.14:215.110:070.110:460.55:327:06Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:364.15:125.110:550.111:310.45:327:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:274.25:595.211:400.15:337:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:124.36:405.212:130.312:240.15:347:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:524.57:175.212:540.21:050.15:347:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:294.57:525.11:320.11:440.25:357:00Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:034.58:264.92:090.02:210.25:366:59Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:384.59:014.72:450.12:570.45:376:58Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:154.49:394.53:200.13:330.55:376:57Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:574.410:214.33:550.24:100.65:386:56Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:434.411:084.24:300.34:500.75:396:55Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:334.611:574.15:090.35:370.85:396:53Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:244.85:540.36:350.95:406:52Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:484.11:185.06:500.37:490.85:416:51Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:444.22:165.27:570.19:000.55:426:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:444.33:165.59:04-0.110:010.25:426:49Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:474.64:175.810:05-0.510:57-0.25:436:47Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:505.05:176.111:04-0.811:51-0.65:446:46Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:495.46:126.312:01-1.05:446:45New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:435.87:046.412:44-0.912:57-1.25:456:43New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:356.07:546.31:35-1.11:51-1.25:466:42New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:276.18:456.02:24-1.22:43-1.15:466:41Waxing 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 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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