33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 77°
SSW
13mph
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 3h 02m 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 - Jul 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:195.04:046.09:50-0.410:320.05:067:28Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:184.85:006.110:42-0.411:26-0.15:067:28Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:174.85:536.111:34-0.45:077:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:114.86:436.112:18-0.112:25-0.35:077:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:014.77:296.01:09-0.11:14-0.25:087:28Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:474.78:145.81:55-0.12:01-0.15:087:28Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:324.69:005.52:390.02:460.15:097:28Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:204.49:475.23:210.13:290.35:097:27Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:114.410:364.94:010.24:120.55:107:27Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:024.311:234.64:400.34:550.85:107:27Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:504.45:200.45:411.05:117:27Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:084.512:344.46:030.56:311.15:117:26Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:514.31:174.56:490.57:301.15:127:26Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:344.22:004.67:410.58:311.15:137:26Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:194.12:464.88:340.49:270.95:137:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:084.13:355.09:240.310:180.75:147:25Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:014.14:265.210:120.211:080.55:157:24Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:544.25:185.511:010.011:570.25:157:24Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:464.46:075.811:51-0.25:167:23New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:354.66:545.912:470.012:42-0.45:177:23New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:224.87:416.01:35-0.21:33-0.55:177:22New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:125.08:296.02:22-0.42:24-0.65:187:22Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:055.19:215.83:09-0.63:16-0.55:197:21Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:055.210:185.63:56-0.64:09-0.45:197:20Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:065.311:175.34:45-0.65:04-0.25:207:20Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:045.45:37-0.66:040.05:217:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:145.11:005.56:34-0.47:100.25:217:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:104.91:565.67:36-0.38:190.25:227:18First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:074.72:525.68:38-0.39:230.25:237:17Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:054.53:495.69:36-0.310:200.15:237:16Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:054.44:455.610:29-0.311:120.15:247:15Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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