33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

73°
H -°
L 72°
ENE
9mph
High tide
4:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 22m at 4:32 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:355.13:165.39:111.09:371.05:246:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:255.24:045.79:550.710:280.75:236:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:165.24:546.210:390.411:180.45:226:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:075.35:446.611:240.25:216:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:585.46:336.812:100.212:130.05:207:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:485.47:226.91:020.01:05-0.15:197:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:395.48:146.91:550.01:58-0.15:187:02Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:335.39:116.72:480.02:530.05:177:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:375.210:156.43:420.13:510.25:177:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:475.111:206.24:380.24:510.45:167:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:545.25:370.35:560.65:157:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:216.012:545.36:370.47:050.75:147:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:175.81:495.57:390.48:150.85:137:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:115.62:425.68:350.49:150.75:137:07Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:035.43:325.89:240.410:080.75:127:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:545.24:215.910:080.410:560.75:117:08Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:445.05:085.910:490.411:410.75:107:09Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:324.95:525.911:300.45:107:10New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:164.86:325.912:250.712:120.55:097:11New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:574.77:105.81:070.812:540.65:097:11New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:364.67:475.61:470.91:360.75:087:12New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:164.58:245.42:260.92:170.85:077:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:594.39:055.23:051.02:581.05:077:13Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:494.29:505.03:451.13:391.15:067:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:444.210:414.94:251.14:221.35:067:15Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:354.211:304.95:061.15:071.35:057:15Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:204.45:491.15:571.35:057:16First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:164.91:044.76:351.06:551.35:057:17First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:024.91:495.17:260.97:591.15:047:17First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:504.92:375.48:190.69:010.95:047:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:414.93:285.89:100.49:570.65:047:19Waxing 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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