33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 76°
SW
10mph
Low tide
2:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 01m at 2:46 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:50 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:025.08:095.82:080.72:030.75:246:57New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:404.88:465.52:460.92:410.95:236:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:234.59:285.33:231.13:211.15:226:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:154.410:175.14:031.24:021.35:216:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:124.311:115.04:451.44:451.45:207:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:044.35:311.55:341.55:197:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:045.012:524.46:251.56:301.55:187:02First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:535.01:384.67:251.47:351.45:177:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:435.12:254.98:231.28:381.15:167:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:335.33:145.39:130.99:340.85:167:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:255.44:055.79:590.510:260.45:157:05Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:185.54:576.210:450.211:190.15:147:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:115.65:486.611:32-0.15:137:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:045.76:386.912:12-0.112:22-0.25:127:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:555.77:297.01:06-0.21:13-0.35:127:08Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:475.68:216.92:00-0.32:07-0.35:117:08Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:435.49:196.72:54-0.23:02-0.15:107:09Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:475.210:246.43:49-0.13:590.15:107:10Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:575.111:286.24:460.14:590.35:097:11Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:035.15:460.26:040.65:087:11Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:296.01:025.26:480.47:140.75:087:12Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:255.81:575.37:500.48:220.75:077:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:195.62:495.48:460.49:210.75:077:13Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:115.43:395.59:330.410:120.65:067:14Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:025.24:275.610:160.410:590.65:067:15Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:505.05:125.710:550.411:430.65:057:15Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:364.95:555.811:350.45:057:16New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:194.86:345.812:260.712:150.45:057:17New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:594.77:105.71:060.712:550.55:047:17New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:374.67:455.51:460.71:360.65:047:18New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:154.48:215.42:250.82:160.85:037:19New Moon31Fri
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 0% 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 (0% 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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