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 22m 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 - Dec 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:045.511:314.44:35-0.25:150.07:005:05Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:015.15:290.26:080.37:015:05First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:284.312:544.86:290.57:050.47:025:05First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:214.31:444.57:380.78:030.57:035:05First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:124.32:344.38:430.88:550.47:045:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:034.43:244.29:380.79:410.37:045:05Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:534.64:134.210:250.710:240.17:055:05Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:414.75:024.211:080.511:060.07:065:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:254.95:474.311:510.411:47-0.17:075:05Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:065.16:274.312:330.37:085:05Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:425.27:044.412:28-0.11:130.27:085:05Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:175.37:394.31:08-0.21:520.17:095:05Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:515.38:154.21:46-0.22:310.17:105:06Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:275.38:544.12:25-0.13:090.17:105:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:085.29:414.13:040.03:490.27:115:06Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:565.110:384.13:460.04:300.27:125:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:515.011:364.34:330.15:160.17:125:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:474.95:260.26:090.17:135:07Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:344.512:434.96:280.37:120.07:145:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:324.81:414.97:420.38:18-0.27:145:08Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:315.22:414.88:540.19:20-0.57:155:09Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:315.53:434.99:57-0.110:16-0.87:155:09Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:315.94:455.010:56-0.411:10-1.07:165:10Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:286.25:445.111:51-0.77:165:10New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:226.46:385.112:04-1.112:45-0.87:175:11New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:126.57:285.112:55-1.11:36-0.97:175:11New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:006.48:165.01:45-1.12:25-0.87:175:12New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:486.19:064.82:33-0.93:11-0.67:185:13Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:395.79:594.63:20-0.63:56-0.37:185:13Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:315.310:544.44:07-0.24:40-0.17:185:14Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:244.911:514.34:540.25:250.27:195:15First Quarter31Sun
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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