33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 76°
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 2h 03m 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 - May 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:075.68:346.52:12-0.12:230.25:256:57Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:565.39:246.12:590.23:090.45:246:57Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:505.010:205.83:460.53:560.85:236:58Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:484.811:175.54:320.84:441.15:226:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:454.75:201.05:361.35:217:00Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:105.212:374.76:101.26:351.55:207:00Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:005.11:254.87:051.37:391.55:197:01Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:475.02:124.98:011.28:391.45:187:02Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:344.92:575.08:511.19:291.35:177:03Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:204.93:425.29:360.910:141.15:167:03Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:075.04:275.410:180.710:570.95:157:04Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:535.05:105.611:000.611:410.85:147:05Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:385.15:525.911:410.55:147:06New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:195.16:326.112:250.612:240.45:137:07New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:005.17:126.21:090.51:070.35:127:07New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:415.07:546.21:540.51:510.35:117:08New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:265.08:416.12:390.42:380.35:117:09Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:194.99:366.03:260.43:270.45:107:09Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:214.910:375.94:160.54:200.55:097:10Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:265.011:395.85:090.45:170.55:097:11Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:265.36:060.46:210.65:087:12First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:375.81:235.57:080.37:300.65:087:12First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:335.72:185.88:100.28:370.45:077:13First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:295.73:136.09:070.09:370.35:077:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:265.64:086.29:59-0.110:320.15:067:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:235.55:026.410:48-0.211:240.05:067:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:195.45:536.511:37-0.25:057:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:115.36:416.512:160.012:25-0.15:057:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:595.27:276.41:060.01:130.05:047:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:455.08:116.11:530.11:590.25:047:18Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:304.88:585.82:380.22:440.45:047:18Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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