33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
H -°
L 77°
SW
11mph
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 54m 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 - Dec 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:424.91:535.17:540.28:34-0.37:005:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:415.22:535.09:030.09:32-0.57:015:05Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:405.53:545.010:04-0.210:26-0.77:025:05Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:385.84:535.011:00-0.411:17-0.87:035:05Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:336.15:495.111:54-0.67:045:05New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:236.26:395.012:07-0.912:45-0.67:055:05New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:106.27:254.912:55-0.91:33-0.67:065:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:556.18:104.81:41-0.82:19-0.57:065:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:405.88:554.52:26-0.63:02-0.37:075:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:275.59:434.33:09-0.33:44-0.17:085:05Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:175.110:364.13:510.04:260.27:095:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:074.811:304.04:340.35:080.47:095:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:564.55:200.75:530.57:105:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:214.012:434.36:120.96:440.67:115:06First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:094.11:304.27:151.17:410.67:115:06First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:584.12:184.18:231.18:370.57:125:07First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:474.33:084.19:220.99:280.37:135:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:374.54:004.110:120.710:140.17:135:07Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:264.84:504.211:000.510:59-0.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:145.15:384.311:460.311:44-0.37:145:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:595.46:224.512:320.07:155:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:415.77:044.612:28-0.51:17-0.27:155:09Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:225.87:464.71:13-0.62:01-0.37:165:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:055.98:324.71:59-0.72:45-0.47:165:10Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:525.89:244.72:45-0.73:30-0.47:175:11Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:445.610:244.83:34-0.64:17-0.47:175:12Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:415.411:274.84:26-0.45:07-0.47:175:12Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:405.25:22-0.16:03-0.37:185:13Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:275.012:385.06:260.17:06-0.37:185:13Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:265.11:364.97:380.28:13-0.37:185:14Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:255.32:364.78:490.29:16-0.47:195:15Waning Crescent31Sat
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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