33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H 87°
L 76°
S
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 5h 43m 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 - Apr 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:265.14:555.010:541.111:020.86:016:34Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:115.35:385.311:330.911:450.65:596:35Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:525.56:165.612:120.75:586:36Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:295.56:525.812:270.512:490.65:576:36Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:045.67:286.01:090.41:260.55:556:37Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:405.58:066.11:510.32:030.55:546:38Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:195.38:506.02:340.42:420.55:536:39Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:045.19:436.03:190.53:250.65:516:39Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:004.910:445.94:080.74:130.75:506:40Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:054.811:495.85:020.85:090.85:496:41Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:124.86:040.96:160.95:476:42Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:515.91:165.07:140.97:340.95:466:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:525.92:185.28:250.88:470.75:456:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:526.03:195.59:250.59:490.45:446:44Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:516.14:175.810:170.210:430.25:426:45Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:476.25:116.111:050.011:350.05:416:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:396.26:006.311:52-0.15:406:46New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:286.16:456.512:250.012:360.05:396:47New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:125.97:276.51:130.01:190.15:376:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:555.68:076.31:580.22:000.35:366:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:385.38:506.02:420.42:410.55:356:49Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:254.99:375.73:250.73:220.85:346:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:184.610:305.34:081.04:051.15:336:51Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:164.511:265.14:521.34:511.35:326:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:114.45:411.65:431.55:306:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:204.91:024.46:381.76:431.65:296:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:104.91:514.57:421.67:501.65:286:54First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:594.92:394.78:401.58:491.45:276:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:475.03:264.99:271.39:391.25:266:55Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:345.14:115.210:081.010:250.95:256:56Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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