33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
H -°
L 77°
SSW
12mph
High tide
9:05 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 9:05 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:405.63:256.19:17-0.19:490.15:037:19Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:375.54:216.310:09-0.310:45-0.15:037:19Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:365.55:166.511:00-0.411:39-0.25:037:20Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:335.46:086.711:51-0.45:037:21Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:275.46:586.612:33-0.312:42-0.35:027:21Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:185.27:466.51:25-0.21:32-0.25:027:22Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:075.08:356.22:15-0.12:220.05:027:22Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:584.89:275.93:030.03:100.35:027:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:544.610:225.53:490.33:580.55:027:23Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:514.511:165.24:350.54:460.85:027:24Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:454.55:190.65:361.05:027:24Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:065.012:344.66:060.76:311.25:027:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:524.81:194.76:540.87:301.35:027:25Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:364.72:034.87:450.78:291.25:027:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:204.52:474.98:340.69:201.15:027:26Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:054.53:315.09:210.510:071.05:027:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:534.44:175.210:040.410:520.85:027:26Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:424.45:035.410:480.311:390.65:027:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:304.45:485.611:320.25:027:27New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:154.56:315.812:260.512:180.15:027:27New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:594.67:145.91:120.31:040.15:037:27New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:424.67:585.91:580.21:520.05:037:28New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:304.68:455.82:440.12:400.05:037:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:244.79:395.73:300.03:300.05:037:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:254.810:375.64:170.04:230.15:047:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:275.011:365.55:07-0.15:190.25:047:28First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:245.26:00-0.16:200.35:047:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:315.41:185.56:57-0.27:270.35:057:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:265.22:135.77:58-0.38:340.25:057:28First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:215.13:085.88:56-0.39:350.15:057:28Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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