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 54m 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 - Jan 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:045.18:274.11:58-0.12:420.27:195:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:385.19:054.02:340.03:180.37:195:16Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:164.99:493.93:110.13:540.37:195:17Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:004.810:404.03:500.24:320.47:195:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:504.711:354.24:330.45:120.37:195:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:424.65:220.56:000.37:195:19Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:304.412:364.66:220.56:580.27:205:20Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:264.71:324.67:350.58:050.07:205:21Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:255.12:334.68:490.49:09-0.37:205:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:255.53:364.69:550.110:08-0.67:195:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:275.94:404.810:54-0.311:05-0.97:195:23Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:266.25:415.011:51-0.67:195:24New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:216.56:375.212:01-1.112:46-0.87:195:25New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:136.67:295.312:55-1.21:38-0.97:195:26New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:026.68:205.21:48-1.22:28-0.97:195:27New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:536.39:135.12:39-1.03:16-0.87:195:28Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:465.910:094.93:28-0.74:03-0.67:185:29Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:415.511:064.84:18-0.44:50-0.37:185:30Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:355.15:100.15:370.07:185:31First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:024.712:274.76:050.56:280.37:175:32First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:544.61:174.47:100.87:230.57:175:33First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:454.62:074.18:191.08:210.57:175:34First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:374.62:594.09:201.09:150.57:165:35Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:304.63:524.010:101.010:040.47:165:36Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:224.74:444.110:560.810:490.27:155:37Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:124.95:334.211:400.711:330.17:155:38Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:565.06:164.312:220.57:145:39Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:345.26:554.512:160.01:020.47:145:40Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:095.37:294.512:57-0.11:410.37:135:40Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:435.48:044.51:36-0.12:170.27:125:41Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:165.48:404.52:14-0.12:530.27:125:42Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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