33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

86°
H -°
L 77°
S
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 4h 15m 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 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:525.78:155.41:53-0.12:230.26:436:09Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:305.68:585.42:340.03:000.26:426:10Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:125.49:495.53:180.13:400.26:416:11Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:035.110:475.54:040.34:230.36:396:12Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:015.011:485.54:550.55:130.46:386:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:034.85:540.76:130.56:376:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:495.61:054.87:050.87:270.56:366:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:515.72:104.98:210.88:420.46:346:15Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:545.83:155.09:280.59:470.26:336:16Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:566.04:185.210:260.310:44-0.16:326:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:566.25:165.511:180.011:37-0.36:306:17Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:506.46:085.812:07-0.16:296:18New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:396.46:545.912:27-0.412:54-0.26:286:19New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:236.37:366.01:15-0.41:37-0.26:266:20New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:066.18:175.92:00-0.32:180.06:256:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:485.78:595.72:430.02:570.26:246:21Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:325.39:455.53:250.33:350.46:226:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:214.910:355.24:060.74:140.76:216:23Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:124.611:275.04:481.14:561.06:206:24Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:044.45:341.45:431.26:186:24First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:194.912:554.46:291.66:401.46:176:25First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:114.81:474.37:401.77:481.46:166:26First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:044.82:394.48:471.68:511.36:146:27First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:574.93:314.69:411.49:441.16:136:27Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:495.14:214.810:261.210:310.86:126:28Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:395.35:085.111:080.911:160.56:106:29Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:255.65:505.411:500.76:096:30Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:075.86:315.812:010.312:300.56:076:30Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:465.97:106.012:460.11:100.36:066:31Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:265.97:526.21:310.01:510.26:056:32Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:075.78:386.32:170.02:330.26:036:33Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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