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 39m 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 - Nov 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:564.51:135.26:540.47:520.36:335:22Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:564.82:125.38:100.28:56-0.16:345:21Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:575.13:135.49:170.09:53-0.46:355:20Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:575.54:135.510:17-0.310:45-0.76:365:19Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:545.95:115.611:13-0.611:36-1.06:365:18Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:496.36:055.612:08-0.86:375:17New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:396.56:565.512:26-1.11:00-0.96:385:16New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:276.57:445.41:15-1.01:50-0.86:395:16New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:146.48:315.12:02-0.92:39-0.76:405:15Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:036.09:224.72:49-0.63:26-0.46:415:14Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:565.710:184.43:35-0.34:130.06:425:13Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:525.311:164.24:220.15:000.36:435:13Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:475.05:110.45:500.66:445:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:114.112:394.76:060.76:440.76:455:11First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:044.11:294.57:100.97:430.76:465:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:544.22:184.48:181.08:390.66:475:10First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:444.33:074.39:150.99:270.56:485:10Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:344.43:564.310:040.810:110.36:495:09Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:224.64:444.410:490.610:530.16:505:09Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:074.95:294.511:320.411:34-0.16:505:08Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:485.16:114.512:150.26:515:08Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:275.46:494.612:15-0.212:580.16:525:07Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:035.57:264.512:56-0.31:390.06:535:07Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:415.68:044.51:36-0.32:200.06:545:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:215.68:474.42:17-0.33:020.06:555:06Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:065.59:394.33:00-0.33:460.06:565:06Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:595.410:404.33:46-0.24:330.06:575:06Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:585.311:434.54:370.05:250.16:585:05Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:575.25:340.16:230.06:595:05Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:434.712:555.16:400.27:29-0.17:005:05Third Quarter30Wed
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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