33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
11mph
High tide
8:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 8:24 pm (5.6 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 - Oct 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:235.55:420.16:390.46:085:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:414.41:245.56:530.27:530.46:095:56First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:464.42:255.58:110.29:020.26:105:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:504.63:265.69:200.19:590.06:105:54Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:534.84:255.610:19-0.110:50-0.36:115:52Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:515.15:205.711:12-0.311:38-0.46:125:51Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:435.46:105.712:03-0.46:135:50Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:305.66:545.612:23-0.512:51-0.46:135:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:115.77:355.41:05-0.51:36-0.46:145:47Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:505.78:155.11:44-0.42:18-0.26:155:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:295.58:554.72:22-0.32:580.16:165:45Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:095.39:384.42:590.03:380.46:175:43Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:545.010:284.13:370.24:170.76:175:42Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:444.711:213.94:160.54:590.96:185:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:364.54:590.75:471.16:195:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:153.812:274.45:480.96:471.26:205:38Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:073.81:184.46:481.17:581.26:205:37Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:593.82:094.57:571.08:591.06:215:36Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:514.03:014.69:000.99:480.76:225:35Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:424.23:524.89:530.610:300.46:235:34Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:314.64:424.910:410.311:120.16:245:33Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:175.05:285.111:290.011:53-0.26:255:31Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:015.56:125.212:17-0.26:255:30New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:445.96:555.312:34-0.41:04-0.46:265:29New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:276.17:385.21:17-0.61:52-0.56:275:28New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:136.28:245.02:01-0.72:41-0.56:285:27Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:046.19:184.82:48-0.63:31-0.36:295:26Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:025.910:214.63:38-0.54:25-0.26:305:25Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:065.711:304.54:32-0.25:230.06:315:24First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:095.65:330.06:270.26:325:23First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:364.51:105.56:440.27:380.26:325:22First Quarter31Thu
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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