33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 73°
ENE
8mph
Low tide
10:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 20m at 10:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:364.94:236.210:010.110:520.35:037:19Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:344.95:196.610:53-0.111:480.15:037:20Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:335.16:136.811:48-0.35:037:20Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:305.27:076.912:44-0.112:46-0.45:037:21Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:255.28:016.81:40-0.31:44-0.45:027:21Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:235.28:576.62:34-0.42:41-0.45:027:22Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:255.29:586.33:28-0.43:38-0.25:027:22Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:315.210:596.14:21-0.34:370.05:027:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:355.311:575.85:15-0.25:370.35:027:23Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:325.46:09-0.16:410.55:027:24Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:515.41:245.47:030.17:480.75:027:24Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:425.12:145.57:580.28:510.75:027:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:324.83:035.58:480.39:450.85:027:25Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:224.53:525.59:350.310:330.85:027:25Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:124.34:405.410:180.311:190.85:027:26Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:034.35:285.411:020.45:027:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:514.36:115.412:030.811:46 AM0.45:027:26New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:354.36:515.412:450.812:300.45:027:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:174.37:285.31:270.71:140.55:027:27New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:564.38:045.22:070.71:560.65:037:27New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:374.28:405.12:450.72:360.75:037:27Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:204.19:194.93:230.73:160.85:037:28Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:074.110:024.83:590.73:560.95:037:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:554.210:494.74:350.64:380.95:047:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:414.411:364.65:110.65:240.95:047:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:264.75:500.56:180.95:047:28First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:234.61:145.16:370.47:210.95:047:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:134.52:055.47:320.28:290.75:057:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:074.53:005.78:340.09:330.55:057:28Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:074.53:596.09:34-0.210:320.25:067:28Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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