33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
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 1h 29m 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 - Mar 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:394.411:554.65:071.25:241.06:436:09First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:274.25:541.46:131.16:426:10First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:454.61:174.26:571.57:141.26:406:11First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:364.72:094.28:131.58:211.16:396:12First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:304.83:034.39:171.39:200.96:386:13Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:265.13:574.510:101.110:120.66:376:14Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:205.44:494.910:570.811:010.26:356:14Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:125.75:385.311:420.511:49-0.16:346:15Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:596.06:235.712:270.16:336:16Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:446.27:086.012:38-0.41:11-0.16:316:17Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:276.37:546.21:26-0.51:55-0.36:306:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:126.28:436.32:15-0.52:40-0.36:296:18Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:015.99:386.23:04-0.43:27-0.36:276:19Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:585.610:396.13:56-0.14:18-0.16:266:20Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:005.411:436.04:510.25:120.26:256:21Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:055.25:520.56:150.46:236:21Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:455.91:085.07:020.77:280.66:226:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:465.82:105.08:160.88:400.66:216:23Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:475.83:115.09:200.79:420.46:196:24Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:465.84:095.210:140.610:350.36:186:25Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:425.85:025.311:020.511:240.26:176:25Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:335.95:505.511:460.46:156:26Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:195.96:315.712:090.212:270.46:146:27New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:595.87:085.712:520.21:050.46:136:28New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:355.77:435.71:320.31:420.46:116:28New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:105.48:175.62:090.42:170.56:106:29New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:465.28:535.42:450.62:520.76:096:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:254.99:325.23:210.93:290.96:076:31Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:114.610:185.03:571.14:061.16:066:31Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:024.411:104.94:361.34:471.36:046:32Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:544.35:201.55:331.46:036:33First Quarter31Sat
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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