33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H -°
L 73°
NNW
5mph
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 6h 14m 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 - Aug 1900

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:174.411:124.14:420.45:020.85:257:15First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:024.45:190.55:480.95:267:14First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:464.56:000.66:421.05:267:13First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:433.91:334.66:500.67:481.05:277:12First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:323.82:244.87:520.68:540.85:287:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:263.93:185.18:550.49:520.65:287:10Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:254.04:145.39:530.110:450.35:297:09Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:254.35:095.710:48-0.211:36-0.15:307:08Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:234.66:015.911:43-0.55:317:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:175.16:506.112:26-0.512:37-0.75:317:06Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:085.47:376.11:15-0.81:31-0.85:327:05Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:595.78:266.02:02-1.02:23-0.85:337:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:525.79:195.72:50-1.13:16-0.75:337:03Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:495.710:165.43:38-1.14:10-0.45:347:02Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:515.611:175.04:28-0.95:07-0.15:357:01Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:515.65:20-0.76:080.25:367:00Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:164.812:505.56:18-0.47:190.45:366:59Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:154.51:475.37:22-0.18:310.55:376:57Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:134.42:455.28:290.09:340.55:386:56Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:124.33:435.19:290.010:270.45:386:55Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:094.34:395.110:220.011:140.35:396:54Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:044.45:305.111:10-0.111:570.35:406:53Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:534.66:145.111:56-0.15:416:52New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:364.86:525.112:370.212:40-0.15:416:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:154.97:265.01:140.11:200.05:426:49New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:514.97:584.91:490.11:590.15:436:48New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:264.88:304.72:230.12:360.25:436:47Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:034.79:034.42:560.23:120.45:446:45Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:434.69:414.23:290.33:490.55:456:44Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:274.510:254.04:020.44:280.75:466:43Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:154.511:143.94:370.65:120.85:466:41First Quarter31Fri
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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