33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
12mph
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 2h 45m 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 - Aug 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:514.74:376.010:19-0.611:05-0.35:247:15Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:554.85:356.111:16-0.75:257:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:554.96:296.212:01-0.512:11-0.75:267:13Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:495.07:196.212:54-0.61:05-0.75:277:12Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:385.18:066.01:43-0.61:55-0.65:277:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:265.08:545.72:29-0.62:43-0.55:287:11Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:144.99:425.33:13-0.53:30-0.25:297:10Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:054.810:324.93:54-0.34:150.15:307:09Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:574.711:224.64:34-0.15:000.45:307:08Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:474.65:150.25:480.75:317:07Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:094.312:344.65:580.36:411.05:327:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:544.11:194.56:470.57:431.15:327:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:414.02:064.57:430.58:461.15:337:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:303.92:554.68:410.59:401.05:347:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:223.93:464.79:340.410:290.85:357:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:163.94:384.910:220.311:150.65:357:00Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:084.15:265.111:100.25:366:59Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:554.36:105.312:000.311:56 AM0.05:376:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:374.56:505.512:440.112:42-0.25:376:57New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:174.77:305.51:26-0.11:27-0.35:386:56New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:584.98:105.52:06-0.22:12-0.35:396:54New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:435.18:545.32:46-0.32:58-0.35:406:53Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:335.29:435.13:27-0.43:46-0.25:406:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:305.210:394.94:11-0.44:36-0.15:416:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:295.311:384.74:58-0.35:320.15:426:50First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:275.45:51-0.26:350.35:426:48First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:374.61:255.56:54-0.17:470.35:436:47First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:384.52:245.68:05-0.18:570.25:446:46First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:404.53:245.69:12-0.29:580.05:456:45Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:444.64:255.710:12-0.310:53-0.25:456:43Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:464.75:225.811:07-0.411:45-0.35:466:42Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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