33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H -°
L 76°
WSW
6mph
High tide
2:21 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 : 8:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 2:21 am (4.1 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 - Aug 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:284.42:085.27:510.18:350.65:247:15First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:194.23:005.18:480.29:300.75:257:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:114.03:525.09:390.210:190.65:267:13Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:044.04:435.010:270.211:040.65:267:13Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:564.15:325.011:120.211:470.45:277:12Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:444.26:155.111:560.25:287:11Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:274.36:545.112:290.312:390.25:297:10Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:064.47:295.11:090.21:190.25:297:09Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:414.48:035.01:480.11:580.25:307:08Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:154.48:374.92:240.02:350.35:317:07Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:504.49:134.73:000.03:110.45:327:06Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:314.59:544.53:350.13:480.55:327:05Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:184.510:414.44:110.14:290.65:337:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:094.711:324.34:500.15:150.75:347:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:034.95:340.16:110.75:347:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:254.312:575.16:270.17:200.75:357:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:214.31:555.37:320.08:350.55:366:59Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:214.42:555.58:41-0.29:400.25:376:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:254.63:575.89:45-0.510:39-0.25:376:57Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:294.94:586.110:45-0.811:34-0.65:386:56Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:315.35:566.311:43-1.05:396:55New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:275.66:496.412:28-0.912:39-1.25:396:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:205.97:396.31:20-1.11:33-1.25:406:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:115.98:286.02:09-1.12:25-1.15:416:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:035.89:205.62:57-1.03:16-0.85:426:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:585.710:155.23:44-0.84:07-0.55:426:49Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:555.511:124.74:31-0.54:58-0.15:436:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:515.35:19-0.15:520.45:446:46First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:064.412:445.16:110.26:510.75:446:45First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:584.21:364.97:100.47:560.95:456:44First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:494.02:284.88:140.58:570.95:466:42First Quarter31Mon
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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