33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
H -°
L 77°
SSW
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 5h 29m 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 - Aug 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:084.87:255.91:18-0.21:18-0.55:257:15New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:555.08:115.92:04-0.42:08-0.65:257:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:455.29:005.72:49-0.62:59-0.65:267:13Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:415.39:545.53:35-0.73:50-0.55:277:12Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:415.310:535.34:23-0.74:44-0.35:287:11Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:415.411:515.15:13-0.65:41-0.15:287:10First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:385.56:08-0.56:450.15:297:09First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:494.81:345.67:10-0.37:560.25:307:08First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:474.72:315.68:16-0.39:030.25:307:07Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:464.53:295.69:18-0.210:020.15:317:06Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:474.54:275.610:14-0.310:550.05:327:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:464.55:235.611:06-0.311:46-0.15:337:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:424.66:135.711:56-0.35:337:03Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:304.76:585.612:33-0.112:44-0.35:347:02Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:134.87:395.51:16-0.21:29-0.25:357:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:524.88:175.31:56-0.22:10-0.15:357:00Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:314.78:565.02:33-0.12:490.15:366:59Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:124.69:374.73:100.03:280.35:376:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:554.510:214.43:460.14:050.55:386:57Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:424.411:074.24:220.24:440.75:386:55Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:284.411:524.15:000.45:260.95:396:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:144.45:410.56:151.15:406:53Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:383.91:004.56:290.67:191.15:406:52Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:253.91:494.67:270.68:291.05:416:51Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:163.92:414.88:290.59:300.85:426:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:114.03:375.09:270.310:220.55:436:48Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:084.24:335.310:210.011:120.25:436:47Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:034.65:265.711:14-0.35:446:46Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:565.06:165.912:01-0.212:06-0.65:456:44New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:455.47:036.012:49-0.512:59-0.85:456:43New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:345.77:506.01:36-0.81:50-0.95:466:42New Moon31Thu
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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