33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

73°
H -°
L 70°
ENE
8mph
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 55m 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 - Mar 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:334.62:024.18:101.78:111.26:426:10First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:294.62:584.19:151.69:131.16:416:11Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:244.73:524.310:051.310:040.86:396:12Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:164.94:434.610:491.110:500.66:386:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:035.25:284.911:290.811:340.46:376:13Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:455.46:085.212:090.66:356:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:245.66:465.512:170.212:460.46:346:15Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:005.67:235.81:000.01:240.26:336:16Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:365.68:025.91:430.02:010.16:326:17Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:155.48:476.02:260.02:400.16:306:18Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:595.29:395.93:120.23:230.26:296:18Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:525.010:395.84:000.44:100.36:286:19Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:554.811:445.74:540.65:040.56:266:20Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:024.75:550.86:100.76:256:21Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:485.71:084.87:080.97:280.76:246:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:515.72:134.98:230.88:440.66:226:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:535.83:165.19:260.69:470.36:216:23Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:535.94:165.410:200.310:420.16:196:24Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:496.05:115.711:080.111:330.06:186:24Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:416.15:596.011:530.06:176:25New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:276.06:426.112:21-0.112:360.06:156:26New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:095.97:226.21:07-0.11:170.06:146:27New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:495.68:006.11:500.11:550.26:136:28New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:285.38:395.82:310.32:330.46:116:28Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:095.09:215.53:100.63:110.66:106:29Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:554.710:095.23:491.03:500.96:096:30Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:484.411:034.94:291.34:331.26:076:31Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:444.311:594.85:131.65:201.46:066:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:384.36:071.86:171.56:056:32First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:524.81:304.37:161.87:241.66:036:33First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:444.82:214.58:251.78:311.46:026:34First Quarter31Thu
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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