33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

87°
H 88°
L 76°
SSW
10mph
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 5h 31m 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 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:584.61:275.07:000.17:580.75:247:15Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:474.32:164.97:550.38:590.85:257:14Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:364.13:054.88:490.39:500.85:267:13Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:274.03:564.89:380.310:370.85:267:13Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:203.94:474.810:250.311:210.75:277:12Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:124.05:344.911:110.25:287:11Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:004.16:175.012:050.611:57 AM0.25:297:10New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:434.26:555.112:470.412:400.15:297:09New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:214.37:295.11:270.31:220.15:307:08New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:574.38:035.12:050.22:020.15:317:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:334.48:375.02:410.12:410.25:327:06Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:124.49:164.83:160.13:200.25:327:05Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:584.510:014.73:510.14:020.35:337:04Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:484.610:514.54:270.14:470.45:347:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:414.811:444.45:070.15:380.55:347:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:355.15:550.16:400.55:357:01First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:404.41:305.36:530.07:510.55:366:59First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:384.42:295.58:03-0.19:020.35:376:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:414.43:315.79:12-0.210:040.05:376:57Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:474.64:336.010:15-0.511:02-0.35:386:56Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:524.85:326.211:14-0.711:58-0.65:396:55Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:535.16:276.412:11-0.95:396:54Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:485.47:186.412:51-0.81:06-0.95:406:52Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:385.58:076.21:41-0.91:58-0.95:416:51Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:275.58:565.82:28-0.92:48-0.75:426:50Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:185.49:475.43:13-0.83:37-0.55:426:49Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:115.210:405.03:57-0.54:26-0.15:436:47Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:055.111:334.64:40-0.25:160.35:446:46Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:584.95:240.16:090.75:446:45Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:244.312:484.86:120.47:111.05:456:44Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:134.01:384.77:070.58:181.15:466:42Third Quarter31Sat
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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