33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 77°
SSW
11mph
Low tide
8:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 9m at 8:28 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:316.010:574.74:06-0.54:48-0.36:335:22Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:325.65:01-0.15:450.16:335:21First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:004.512:315.36:010.26:470.46:345:20First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:594.41:285.17:100.57:530.56:355:19First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:554.42:224.98:210.68:510.56:365:18First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:494.43:144.79:210.69:390.46:375:17Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:414.64:054.610:110.510:210.36:385:17Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:304.74:534.610:560.411:000.16:395:16Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:164.95:374.611:380.411:390.06:405:15Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:565.16:174.612:190.36:415:14Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:335.26:544.612:18-0.112:580.26:425:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:075.37:284.512:56-0.11:360.26:435:13Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:395.28:024.41:340.02:130.36:445:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:115.28:364.22:100.12:490.36:455:11Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:475.19:154.02:460.23:270.46:465:11Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:285.010:033.93:230.34:060.56:465:10Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:184.911:003.94:030.44:490.66:475:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:144.911:584.04:490.55:370.66:485:09Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:104.95:430.56:350.56:495:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:554.31:065.06:480.57:420.36:505:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:524.62:045.08:030.48:460.06:515:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:515.13:035.19:120.19:42-0.46:525:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:505.54:045.210:13-0.310:36-0.86:535:07Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:496.05:035.411:10-0.611:28-1.16:545:07Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:446.46:005.512:06-0.86:555:06New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:376.66:535.512:20-1.21:00-1.06:565:06New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:276.77:445.41:12-1.31:52-1.06:575:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:176.68:355.12:03-1.12:43-0.96:585:05Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:096.29:314.82:53-0.93:34-0.76:595:05Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:065.910:314.63:43-0.64:24-0.36:595:05Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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