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 3h 20m 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 - Oct 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:364.95:070.45:530.86:085:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:104.112:345.16:020.47:000.86:085:57Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:094.31:335.27:110.48:150.56:095:56Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:104.52:335.48:260.29:190.26:105:55Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:124.93:345.69:32-0.110:14-0.36:115:53Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:135.34:345.810:31-0.511:07-0.66:115:52Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:125.85:316.011:28-0.811:58-1.06:125:51New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:066.26:246.112:23-1.06:135:49New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:576.57:146.012:49-1.11:16-1.16:145:48New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:466.68:045.81:38-1.22:08-1.06:145:47New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:366.48:545.42:26-1.02:58-0.86:155:45Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:296.19:505.03:14-0.73:49-0.56:165:44Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:275.810:504.64:03-0.44:40-0.16:175:43Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:265.411:494.44:530.05:330.36:185:42First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:235.25:480.46:320.66:185:40First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:464.21:174.96:510.77:360.86:195:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:404.22:104.88:010.88:360.86:205:38First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:324.23:014.79:030.89:260.76:215:37Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:244.33:514.69:540.710:100.56:225:36Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:144.54:394.710:390.610:500.36:225:34Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:014.75:244.711:210.411:300.16:235:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:434.96:054.812:020.36:245:32Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:205.16:424.812:090.012:430.26:255:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:555.37:174.812:48-0.11:220.26:265:30Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:275.37:504.61:25-0.12:000.26:275:29Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:015.38:254.52:020.02:380.26:285:28Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:385.39:054.32:390.03:170.36:285:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:235.29:544.23:180.13:590.46:295:26Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:165.210:544.14:000.24:450.56:305:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:155.111:564.24:490.35:380.56:315:24Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:145.25:460.36:410.56:325:23Third 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 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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