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 59m 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 - Dec 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:054.94:304.410:400.410:44-0.27:005:05Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:555.35:204.611:290.111:30-0.57:015:05Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:445.76:084.812:18-0.17:025:05Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:316.06:554.912:18-0.71:06-0.47:025:05Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:176.27:415.01:06-0.91:55-0.57:035:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:046.28:325.01:55-1.02:43-0.67:045:05Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:556.19:284.92:45-0.93:32-0.67:055:05Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:515.910:314.93:37-0.84:24-0.57:065:05Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:515.611:364.94:32-0.55:18-0.47:065:05Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:525.45:30-0.26:17-0.37:075:05Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:375.012:505.26:360.07:21-0.37:085:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:355.11:484.97:480.28:26-0.37:095:05Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:335.22:464.78:570.29:23-0.37:095:06Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:305.33:444.69:560.110:14-0.47:105:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:265.44:404.510:490.011:02-0.47:115:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:185.55:334.511:38-0.111:48-0.47:115:06Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:065.66:194.512:25-0.17:125:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:495.67:004.512:31-0.41:08-0.17:135:07New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:285.67:384.51:13-0.41:47-0.17:135:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:065.48:144.41:52-0.32:250.07:145:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:445.28:524.22:30-0.13:020.17:145:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:234.99:344.13:070.13:390.27:155:09Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:054.710:214.03:430.44:160.37:155:09Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:504.511:113.94:200.64:550.47:165:10Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:364.311:594.05:000.85:370.57:165:10First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:224.25:470.96:240.57:175:11First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:474.11:094.16:461.07:200.57:175:12First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:374.31:594.18:001.08:210.37:185:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:304.62:544.19:090.89:170.17:185:13Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:264.93:514.310:070.510:10-0.37:185:14Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:235.34:484.511:010.111:03-0.67:185:14Waxing 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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