33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 70°
NE
12mph
Low tide
11:44 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 9m at 11:44 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1895

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:155.46:384.212:520.27:015:05Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:565.67:174.212:41-0.21:360.17:025:05Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:375.77:584.21:25-0.32:200.17:025:05Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:215.78:454.22:09-0.33:040.17:035:05Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:095.69:414.22:56-0.33:500.17:045:05Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:045.410:444.33:45-0.24:380.07:055:05Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:035.311:484.44:390.05:300.07:065:05Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:005.15:370.16:260.07:065:05Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:474.712:565.06:440.37:28-0.17:075:05Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:455.01:524.87:580.38:30-0.37:085:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:425.22:514.69:070.29:26-0.47:095:05Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:405.53:514.510:070.110:19-0.57:095:06Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:365.74:504.511:03-0.111:09-0.57:105:06Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:315.85:464.411:56-0.211:59-0.57:115:06New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:215.96:364.412:46-0.27:115:06New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:085.97:204.412:47-0.51:33-0.27:125:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:525.88:024.31:33-0.42:17-0.17:135:07New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:355.58:454.22:17-0.32:580.17:135:08Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:205.29:314.02:59-0.13:380.27:145:08Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:074.910:223.93:400.24:160.47:145:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:544.611:143.94:210.44:550.57:155:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:404.35:030.75:360.67:155:09First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:043.912:244.15:501.06:210.67:165:10First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:504.01:084.06:471.27:130.67:165:10First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:374.11:553.87:571.28:090.67:175:11First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:254.32:453.89:041.19:040.57:175:12Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:164.53:393.710:000.99:530.37:185:12Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:094.84:343.810:510.710:410.17:185:13Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:015.15:264.011:410.411:29-0.27:185:14Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:515.46:144.212:290.27:185:14Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:385.76:594.412:18-0.41:160.07:195:15Full Moon31Tue
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 15% 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 (15% 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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