33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

72°
H 84°
L 70°
NE
8mph
High tide
5:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:46 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 5:34 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1895

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:424.96:291.06:350.95:246:57First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:585.81:415.27:350.87:480.85:236:57First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:555.82:375.68:360.58:550.65:226:58First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:515.83:336.09:290.39:540.45:216:59Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:475.74:276.310:170.010:470.25:207:00Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:425.75:186.511:040.011:390.15:197:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:355.66:076.711:500.05:197:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:255.46:546.712:300.112:370.15:187:02Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:115.27:386.51:200.21:230.35:177:03Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:565.08:246.22:080.32:080.55:167:04Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:434.79:145.82:540.62:540.75:157:04Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:354.510:095.53:390.93:411.05:147:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:354.311:085.24:251.14:291.25:147:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:354.35:111.35:211.45:137:07Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:015.012:274.46:001.46:181.65:127:07Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:494.91:154.56:531.37:211.65:117:08Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:344.81:594.77:461.28:221.55:117:09Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:184.82:434.98:351.19:141.45:107:10Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:024.73:265.19:190.910:001.25:097:10Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:474.74:105.49:590.710:441.05:097:11Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:344.74:545.710:400.611:290.85:087:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:204.75:385.911:210.55:087:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:054.76:226.112:160.712:050.45:077:13New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:494.77:066.21:040.612:520.35:077:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:334.77:526.21:520.51:400.35:067:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:224.68:436.12:410.52:310.35:067:15Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:194.69:416.03:310.53:250.35:057:16Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:264.710:445.84:220.54:210.45:057:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:324.911:455.75:160.45:200.55:047:17First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:315.26:120.36:240.65:047:18First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:415.61:265.57:110.27:330.65:047:18First Quarter31Fri
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 8% 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 Waning Crescent (8% 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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