33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H 85°
L 72°
ENE
14mph
High tide
5:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:44 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 5:02 pm (5.6 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 - Nov 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:095.03:235.19:300.19:59-0.36:345:21Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:075.54:205.210:28-0.210:48-0.76:355:20Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:036.05:175.311:24-0.511:38-0.96:355:19Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:576.46:115.312:19-0.76:365:18New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:486.77:035.312:29-1.01:13-0.86:375:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:386.77:535.11:20-1.02:06-0.76:385:16New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:296.58:464.82:11-0.92:58-0.56:395:16Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:246.19:454.53:03-0.63:50-0.36:405:15Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:255.710:504.33:55-0.34:440.16:415:14Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:275.411:534.24:500.15:390.46:425:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:255.15:500.46:380.66:435:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:514.21:194.86:570.77:390.76:445:12First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:454.22:104.68:090.88:340.66:455:11First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:364.42:594.49:100.89:200.56:465:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:264.53:474.210:000.710:010.46:475:10Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:144.74:344.210:450.710:400.26:485:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:594.95:204.211:270.611:190.16:495:09Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:415.06:024.212:080.56:495:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:195.16:414.212:480.46:505:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:545.27:164.212:390.11:280.46:515:08Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:285.27:514.11:180.12:070.46:525:07Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:035.28:263.91:560.22:460.46:535:07Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:405.19:063.82:340.23:250.56:545:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:245.09:573.73:130.34:060.56:555:06Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:154.910:563.83:560.34:490.56:565:06Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:104.911:554.14:440.45:360.56:575:06Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:054.95:400.56:300.36:585:05Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:524.41:004.86:460.57:310.16:595:05Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:494.81:564.88:010.48:33-0.17:005:05Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:465.22:544.79:100.29:30-0.47:005:05Waning Crescent30Mon
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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