33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H 85°
L 76°
SE
10mph
High tide
6:54 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:21 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 6:54 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1892

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:523.91:394.56:590.77:501.15:257:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:373.72:254.67:560.78:521.15:267:13First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:263.73:164.78:540.79:480.95:277:12Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:213.64:094.99:470.610:400.75:287:11Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:173.75:025.110:370.411:300.55:287:10Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:133.95:525.411:260.15:297:09Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:034.26:385.712:190.212:16-0.15:307:08Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:494.57:215.81:05-0.11:06-0.35:317:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:354.88:045.81:49-0.31:55-0.45:317:06Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:225.08:495.62:32-0.52:44-0.45:327:05Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:135.19:405.43:16-0.63:33-0.35:337:04Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:105.310:355.14:00-0.74:25-0.15:337:03Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:105.311:324.84:46-0.65:210.15:347:02Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:085.45:37-0.56:240.45:357:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:304.61:055.46:33-0.37:370.55:367:00Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:284.42:035.47:39-0.18:510.55:366:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:294.33:045.48:46-0.19:550.45:376:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:324.24:065.49:47-0.110:510.35:386:56Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:354.35:055.410:43-0.211:430.25:386:55Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:324.45:585.511:36-0.35:396:54New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:234.66:445.512:300.112:25-0.35:406:53New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:074.87:255.41:130.01:12-0.35:416:52New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:474.88:025.21:520.01:54-0.25:416:50New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:264.98:374.92:280.02:350.05:426:49Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:064.89:144.63:010.13:130.25:436:48Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:494.79:524.33:340.23:510.45:436:47Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:344.610:354.14:070.34:300.75:446:45Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:214.511:213.94:410.55:110.95:456:44First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:074.45:180.75:581.15:456:43First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:083.712:544.46:020.96:571.25:466:41First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:573.61:444.56:590.98:101.25:476:40First Quarter31Wed
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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