33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

71°
H -°
L 70°
ENE
6mph
High tide
4:32 am

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 : 10:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 4:32 am (4.4 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 - Feb 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:104.53:333.99:561.39:470.67:105:45Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:064.64:294.010:431.110:360.47:095:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:584.85:204.211:270.911:210.37:095:47Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:435.06:044.412:090.67:085:48Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:225.26:424.612:040.112:480.47:075:48Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:575.47:164.812:450.01:250.37:065:49Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:295.47:514.91:25-0.12:000.27:055:50Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:025.48:275.02:04-0.12:340.17:055:51Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:385.29:095.12:440.03:080.17:045:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:195.09:595.13:260.13:450.17:035:53Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:074.810:565.24:110.34:270.27:025:54Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:044.611:565.25:010.55:150.27:015:55Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:054.56:010.76:150.37:005:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:585.31:094.47:150.87:320.46:595:57Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:025.52:164.58:340.78:500.26:585:58Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:065.63:234.79:410.59:550.06:575:59Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:095.94:294.910:390.210:53-0.36:566:00Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:096.15:285.311:31-0.111:47-0.56:556:01Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:026.36:195.612:20-0.46:546:02New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:506.47:055.812:38-0.61:06-0.56:526:02New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:346.27:485.81:26-0.61:49-0.46:516:03New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:165.98:305.82:11-0.52:29-0.36:506:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:595.59:145.62:55-0.23:08-0.16:496:05Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:445.110:015.33:370.23:460.26:486:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:324.710:525.04:190.64:260.56:476:07Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:244.411:464.85:021.05:080.86:456:08First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:154.25:501.45:571.06:446:09First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:394.61:084.16:521.77:001.26:436:09First Quarter28Mon
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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