33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 73°
SW
8mph
High tide
3:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:43 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 08m at 3:26 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:495.54:154.710:290.010:31-0.77:195:16Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:495.75:154.811:25-0.211:24-0.87:195:16Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:455.96:104.912:17-0.37:195:17Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:356.06:585.012:16-0.91:06-0.47:195:18Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:205.97:435.01:04-0.91:51-0.47:195:19Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:025.88:264.91:50-0.82:33-0.37:195:19Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:445.59:104.72:33-0.63:12-0.27:205:20Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:265.19:574.63:14-0.33:490.07:205:21Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:104.810:484.43:550.04:260.27:205:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:554.511:384.34:360.45:040.47:195:23Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:414.25:190.75:460.57:195:24Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:264.312:264.06:080.96:350.77:195:25Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:144.31:133.97:081.17:350.77:195:26Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:044.32:033.88:181.18:380.77:195:26Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:564.52:573.89:201.09:330.57:195:27Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:494.73:533.910:140.810:220.37:195:28Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:415.04:474.111:030.511:090.07:185:29Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:305.35:374.311:510.211:55-0.27:185:30Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:155.66:224.612:36-0.17:185:31New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:575.97:054.912:41-0.51:20-0.37:175:32New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:386.07:495.11:27-0.62:03-0.57:175:33New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:215.98:365.32:13-0.62:46-0.77:165:34Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:075.79:285.33:00-0.63:30-0.77:165:35Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:595.510:285.33:49-0.44:17-0.67:165:36Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:575.211:295.34:42-0.15:07-0.57:155:37First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:575.05:400.26:03-0.37:145:38First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:305.312:574.86:500.57:08-0.27:145:39First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:315.31:584.68:080.58:18-0.17:135:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:335.33:014.69:190.49:23-0.27:135:41Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:365.44:034.610:190.310:19-0.37:125:42Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:365.55:024.811:120.111:12-0.47:115:43Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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