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 53m 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 - Feb 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:434.41:074.16:471.27:050.87:115:44First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:324.41:564.07:571.38:070.87:105:45First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:234.42:494.09:041.29:060.77:095:46Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:164.63:434.09:581.19:570.57:095:47Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:094.84:364.210:470.810:440.27:085:48Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:005.15:254.411:330.611:300.07:075:49Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:475.46:094.712:180.37:065:49Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:295.76:514.912:16-0.21:010.17:055:50Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:105.97:325.21:01-0.41:43-0.17:045:51Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:506.08:155.31:46-0.52:24-0.27:045:52Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:335.99:035.42:31-0.53:06-0.37:035:53Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:205.79:585.43:18-0.43:50-0.37:025:54Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:145.410:585.44:08-0.24:37-0.27:015:55Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:135.211:595.45:020.15:29-0.17:005:56Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:135.06:020.46:300.16:595:57Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:005.51:144.87:130.57:420.26:585:58Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:015.52:174.88:290.68:520.16:575:59Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:025.63:214.89:350.49:530.06:566:00Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:045.74:234.910:320.310:48-0.26:556:01Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:025.95:205.011:240.111:39-0.36:536:02Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:546.06:105.212:120.06:526:02New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:416.16:545.312:27-0.312:570.06:516:03New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:236.07:345.41:12-0.31:370.06:506:04New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:025.88:125.31:54-0.22:150.06:496:05New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:415.58:505.22:340.02:520.26:486:06Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:215.29:315.03:110.33:280.46:476:07Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:034.910:164.83:490.64:040.66:456:08Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:504.611:054.74:260.94:420.86:446:09Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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