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 49m 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 - Aug 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:034.45:395.611:20-0.35:257:14Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:574.56:285.612:020.012:10-0.25:267:14Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:444.57:115.612:480.012:57-0.25:267:13Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:264.67:525.41:31-0.11:41-0.15:277:12Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:054.68:315.22:110.02:220.05:287:11Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:454.59:114.92:480.03:010.25:287:10Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:284.49:534.73:250.13:390.45:297:09Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:134.410:374.44:010.14:170.65:307:08Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:004.311:224.24:380.34:570.85:317:07Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:454.35:160.45:401.05:317:06Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:064.112:294.45:580.56:321.15:327:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:514.01:154.56:470.57:381.15:337:04Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:383.92:044.77:450.58:460.95:347:03Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:293.92:574.98:450.49:450.75:347:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:254.03:535.29:410.110:370.45:357:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:234.24:495.510:35-0.211:290.15:367:00Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:194.65:435.811:28-0.55:366:58New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:124.96:336.112:19-0.312:22-0.75:376:57New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:025.37:216.21:08-0.61:15-0.95:386:56New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:525.68:096.11:56-0.82:08-1.05:396:55New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:445.79:015.92:43-1.03:00-0.95:396:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:415.79:575.63:31-1.03:53-0.75:406:53Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:415.710:575.24:21-0.84:48-0.45:416:51Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:425.611:574.95:13-0.65:46-0.15:416:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:405.66:10-0.46:520.25:426:49First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:564.71:375.57:14-0.18:030.35:436:48First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:544.52:355.48:210.09:090.35:446:46Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:534.33:325.39:230.010:050.35:446:45Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:524.34:295.310:170.010:550.25:456:44Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:484.45:225.311:070.011:400.25:466:42Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:394.56:085.311:54-0.15:466:41Full Moon31Wed
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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