33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 77°
SW
8mph
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 39m 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 - Oct 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:004.13:334.69:300.89:550.76:076:00Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:524.34:224.710:170.610:380.56:085:58Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:414.55:094.811:020.511:200.26:095:57Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:264.75:514.911:440.36:095:56Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:065.06:305.012:000.112:270.26:105:54Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:425.27:055.012:40-0.11:080.16:115:53Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:185.47:415.01:18-0.21:480.06:125:52Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:555.58:184.81:57-0.22:290.16:125:50Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:365.59:014.72:36-0.23:120.16:135:49Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:245.59:544.53:18-0.23:570.26:145:48Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:205.410:564.44:04-0.14:470.36:155:46Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:225.311:594.54:550.05:450.46:155:45Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:235.35:540.16:520.46:165:44Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:014.61:235.47:040.28:040.36:175:43Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:034.82:245.48:180.19:090.06:185:41Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:045.13:245.59:24-0.110:04-0.36:195:40Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:045.44:235.510:23-0.310:55-0.66:195:39Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:015.75:195.611:17-0.511:44-0.76:205:38Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:536.06:115.612:09-0.76:215:36New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:416.26:585.512:31-0.812:59-0.76:225:35New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:266.27:425.31:17-0.71:46-0.66:235:34New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:106.08:255.02:00-0.62:31-0.46:235:33Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:555.89:094.62:42-0.33:14-0.16:245:32Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:435.49:584.33:230.03:570.26:255:31Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:355.110:534.14:050.34:400.56:265:30Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:294.811:474.04:490.65:260.86:275:28First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:204.65:370.86:170.96:285:27First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:404.01:094.56:351.07:170.96:295:26First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:304.01:584.47:441.18:180.86:295:25First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:214.12:474.48:481.09:110.76:305:24Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:114.33:374.59:410.89:570.46:315:23Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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