33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 77°
SW
9mph
High tide
2:21 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 56m at 2:21 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:144.611:404.04:520.45:210.85:476:40Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:064.75:350.46:150.95:486:39Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:324.012:594.96:290.47:260.95:486:37Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:274.11:565.17:350.38:400.75:496:36Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:264.32:565.48:450.19:420.35:506:35Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:284.63:575.69:48-0.310:37-0.15:506:33Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:305.04:565.910:46-0.611:31-0.55:516:32Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:305.45:526.211:43-0.95:526:31New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:255.96:446.312:23-0.912:39-1.15:526:29New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:166.27:346.31:14-1.11:33-1.25:536:28New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:076.38:256.02:03-1.22:26-1.15:546:26Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:006.29:185.62:52-1.13:18-0.95:546:25Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:576.010:175.23:41-0.94:10-0.65:556:24Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:575.811:174.84:31-0.65:05-0.25:566:22Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:565.55:24-0.26:040.25:576:21First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:164.512:535.36:230.27:090.55:576:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:134.31:495.17:290.48:170.75:586:18First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:084.22:445.08:360.59:150.75:596:17Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:034.23:374.99:330.410:040.65:596:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:574.34:294.910:220.410:470.56:006:14Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:474.45:164.911:070.311:270.36:016:13Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:334.65:595.011:490.26:016:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:144.86:375.012:060.212:300.26:026:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:505.07:125.012:440.11:090.26:036:08Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:235.07:444.91:210.01:460.26:036:07Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:545.08:174.71:570.02:220.36:046:06Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:275.08:504.52:320.12:570.46:056:04Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:034.99:294.33:060.23:340.56:066:03Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:474.910:174.13:420.34:140.66:066:01Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:394.911:124.04:220.44:590.76:076:00Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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