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 43m 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 - Apr 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:024.912:444.36:151.66:281.56:026:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:555.01:354.47:241.67:351.46:006:34First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:495.12:274.68:331.48:411.15:596:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:445.33:205.09:291.19:390.85:586:36Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:405.64:145.410:180.810:310.45:566:37Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:345.95:065.911:040.411:220.05:556:37Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:266.15:566.311:510.15:546:38Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:156.36:456.712:14-0.312:38-0.25:526:39Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:036.37:336.91:06-0.41:27-0.35:516:40Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:526.28:236.91:58-0.52:16-0.45:506:40Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:446.09:196.72:50-0.33:06-0.25:486:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:435.710:216.53:44-0.14:000.05:476:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:495.411:266.34:400.24:570.35:466:43Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:565.35:400.56:000.65:456:43Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:296.112:585.26:470.77:120.85:436:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:295.91:585.27:560.88:240.85:426:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:275.82:545.38:580.89:250.75:416:46Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:225.73:475.49:490.710:170.65:406:46Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:155.64:375.510:330.711:030.65:386:47Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:055.55:235.711:130.611:470.65:376:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:495.56:045.811:520.65:366:49New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:305.46:415.912:280.612:300.65:356:49New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:065.37:155.91:070.61:070.65:346:50New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:425.27:485.81:450.71:440.75:336:51New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:175.08:225.62:220.82:210.85:316:52New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:544.88:585.42:581.02:581.05:306:52Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:384.59:415.23:361.13:371.25:296:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:304.410:325.14:151.34:171.35:286:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:254.311:275.14:581.45:021.45:276:55Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:164.45:471.45:541.45:266:55First Quarter30Mon
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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