33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

86°
H -°
L 76°
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 3h 20m 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 - Oct 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:145.36:395.512:08-0.312:33-0.36:075:59Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:555.47:195.312:49-0.31:17-0.26:085:58Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:325.47:565.11:27-0.31:57-0.16:095:57Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:085.38:324.82:04-0.22:350.16:105:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:455.29:114.52:400.03:120.36:105:54Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:245.09:544.23:160.23:490.66:115:53Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:094.710:444.03:520.44:270.86:125:51Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:584.611:363.84:320.65:091.06:135:50Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:484.55:140.85:591.16:135:49Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:273.812:394.56:040.97:031.26:145:47Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:183.81:304.67:061.08:141.16:155:46Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:103.92:234.78:150.99:130.86:165:45Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:034.23:174.99:170.610:020.56:165:43Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:564.54:115.110:100.310:470.16:175:42Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:485.05:035.311:01-0.111:32-0.36:185:41Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:375.55:525.511:52-0.46:195:40New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:255.96:395.612:17-0.612:43-0.66:205:39New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:126.37:255.61:03-0.81:34-0.86:205:37New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:596.48:135.51:50-0.92:24-0.86:215:36Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:506.49:065.22:38-0.93:16-0.66:225:35Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:486.210:074.93:28-0.74:09-0.46:235:34Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:505.911:144.74:22-0.55:06-0.26:245:33Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:545.75:20-0.26:090.16:255:32First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:204.612:555.66:270.17:190.26:255:30First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:234.61:545.47:420.38:270.26:265:29First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:244.62:535.38:520.39:250.16:275:28Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:224.73:495.29:510.210:140.06:285:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:174.94:425.110:430.110:58-0.16:295:26Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:075.15:315.011:300.011:39-0.16:305:25Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:525.36:145.012:140.06:315:24Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:315.46:534.912:18-0.212:560.06:315:23Full Moon31Wed
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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