33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H 86°
L 74°
NE
8mph
High tide
3:59 pm

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 : 10:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 3:59 pm (5.4 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 - Sep 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:264.24:524.710:350.311:200.65:476:40Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:164.45:364.811:190.211:580.45:486:38Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:014.66:154.912:020.25:486:37New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:404.76:494.912:360.212:430.15:496:36New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:154.87:214.91:120.11:220.15:506:34New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:484.97:514.81:460.12:000.25:516:33New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:204.98:224.62:190.12:370.35:516:32Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:564.98:574.42:510.23:150.45:526:30Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:374.89:384.23:240.33:550.55:536:29Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:284.810:304.03:590.34:390.65:536:28Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:244.911:294.04:410.45:300.75:546:26First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:225.05:310.46:330.85:556:25First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:314.01:215.26:360.47:460.75:556:23First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:344.22:215.47:560.38:550.45:566:22Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:384.53:225.69:090.09:54-0.15:576:21Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:434.94:215.810:12-0.310:47-0.55:576:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:455.35:186.011:09-0.611:38-0.85:586:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:425.86:116.112:05-0.85:596:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:356.17:016.012:28-1.112:59-0.95:596:15Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:236.37:495.81:17-1.11:51-0.96:006:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:116.28:385.52:04-1.12:41-0.76:016:12Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:016.09:305.02:50-0.83:31-0.46:026:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:555.710:274.63:36-0.54:210.16:026:09Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:535.311:254.34:23-0.25:130.56:036:08Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:525.05:130.26:110.86:046:07Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:224.112:484.86:080.57:171.16:046:05Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:164.01:414.67:130.78:241.16:056:04Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:104.12:344.58:200.89:181.06:066:03Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:034.23:244.59:180.710:020.86:066:01Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:554.34:134.510:070.610:410.66:076:00Waning Crescent30Sat
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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