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 4h 40m 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 - Mar 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:475.44:064.710:150.710:320.36:436:10Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:425.54:594.811:020.611:190.26:416:10Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:325.55:455.011:450.66:406:11Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:165.66:265.212:030.212:240.56:396:12New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:545.67:025.312:430.21:020.46:386:13New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:295.57:365.31:220.21:370.46:366:14New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:025.48:085.31:580.32:120.46:356:15New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:365.28:415.12:320.52:470.56:346:15Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:105.09:175.03:060.73:210.76:326:16Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:504.79:594.93:410.93:570.86:316:17Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:354.510:484.84:181.14:341.06:306:18Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:254.411:414.94:591.25:161.16:286:19First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:174.35:491.46:071.16:276:19First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:365.01:114.46:551.47:121.16:266:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:335.22:074.68:131.38:240.86:246:21First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:335.43:064.99:181.09:270.46:236:22Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:335.74:055.310:130.610:240.06:226:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:316.15:025.811:040.211:19-0.36:206:23Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:276.45:566.311:55-0.26:196:24Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:196.66:476.612:13-0.612:45-0.56:186:25Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:086.77:376.81:06-0.81:34-0.66:166:25Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:576.58:286.81:58-0.82:23-0.66:156:26Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:496.29:236.62:50-0.63:13-0.46:146:27Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:465.810:236.43:43-0.34:04-0.16:126:28Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:495.511:266.14:370.04:580.26:116:29Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:535.25:360.55:580.66:106:29Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:275.912:535.06:410.87:070.86:086:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:265.71:514.97:511.08:180.96:076:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:245.52:474.98:551.09:190.96:056:31Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:195.43:415.09:461.010:100.86:046:32Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:125.44:315.110:300.910:550.76:036:33Waning Crescent31Fri
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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