33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H 85°
L 73°
NNW
2mph
Low tide
9:43 am

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 4h 50m at 9:43 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1900

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:124.710:255.34:040.64:030.65:037:19Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:094.711:185.04:470.74:510.95:037:19Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:004.75:310.95:401.15:037:20First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:054.812:484.86:160.96:341.25:037:21First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:494.71:324.97:050.97:321.35:027:21First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:324.52:165.07:550.98:291.25:027:22First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:154.43:005.18:440.89:211.15:027:22Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:004.43:455.29:290.710:091.05:027:23Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:494.34:325.410:120.610:560.85:027:23Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:384.35:185.610:560.511:430.65:027:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:274.46:045.811:410.45:027:24Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:144.56:476.012:310.412:270.35:027:24Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:594.67:316.01:180.31:150.25:027:25Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:444.78:166.02:050.22:040.25:027:25Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:334.79:065.92:510.02:530.25:027:26Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:304.810:015.73:38-0.13:450.25:027:26Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:335.010:595.64:25-0.24:400.35:027:26Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:345.211:565.55:15-0.25:380.45:027:27Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:315.46:07-0.26:430.55:027:27Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:505.31:265.67:04-0.37:520.55:027:27Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:455.22:215.88:04-0.38:590.45:037:27Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:415.03:165.99:02-0.39:580.35:037:28Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:394.94:136.09:56-0.310:530.25:037:28Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:394.85:096.010:48-0.311:470.15:037:28Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:364.86:026.011:40-0.35:047:28New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:294.86:506.012:390.112:31-0.25:047:28New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:174.87:355.81:270.11:19-0.15:047:28New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:034.78:185.62:120.12:060.05:057:28New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:494.69:015.32:530.22:500.25:057:28Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:374.69:465.03:330.33:330.45:057:28Waxing 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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