33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 72°
ENE
13mph
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 2h 26m 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 - Mar 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:106.38:426.42:11-0.82:36-0.76:416:11Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:005.99:376.33:02-0.63:23-0.56:406:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:565.510:376.03:54-0.24:12-0.26:396:12Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:575.011:395.84:490.25:050.26:376:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:014.75:490.66:060.66:366:14Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:425.61:044.57:001.07:190.86:356:15Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:445.42:064.48:181.28:350.96:346:16Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:465.33:064.49:231.29:370.76:326:16Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:455.34:034.610:141.110:280.66:316:17Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:395.34:544.810:571.011:140.56:306:18Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:275.45:395.011:360.811:560.46:286:19Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:085.46:185.312:130.76:276:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:445.46:525.412:350.412:470.66:266:20New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:165.47:245.51:120.51:220.56:246:21New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:475.27:545.41:470.61:550.56:236:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:185.08:245.32:210.72:280.76:226:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:504.88:575.22:550.83:010.86:206:23Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:264.59:375.13:291.03:351.06:196:24Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:114.310:285.04:061.24:121.16:176:25Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:054.111:265.04:491.44:551.26:166:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:034.15:421.65:481.36:156:26First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:275.11:024.26:521.66:571.26:136:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:285.32:024.58:121.48:150.96:126:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:295.53:024.99:161.19:220.66:116:29Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:285.84:025.410:080.610:200.26:096:29Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:266.04:586.010:570.211:15-0.26:086:30Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:206.35:526.511:45-0.26:076:31Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:126.46:426.812:09-0.412:33-0.46:056:32Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:006.37:307.01:02-0.51:21-0.56:046:32Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:496.18:206.91:54-0.52:09-0.46:036:33Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:395.89:136.72:46-0.32:58-0.26:016:34Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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