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 6h 10m 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 - Nov 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:274.33:354.69:390.710:140.46:325:22Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:164.64:244.710:280.410:550.26:335:21Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:035.05:124.911:150.111:36-0.16:345:20Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:475.45:575.012:03-0.16:355:20New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:305.86:405.112:18-0.412:50-0.36:365:19New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:136.17:235.11:01-0.51:38-0.56:375:18New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:576.28:085.01:45-0.62:26-0.56:385:17Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:466.18:594.82:31-0.63:15-0.46:395:16Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:426.010:004.63:21-0.54:07-0.36:395:15Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:445.811:084.54:14-0.35:03-0.16:405:15Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:475.65:12-0.16:040.06:415:14First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:154.512:485.56:190.27:120.16:425:13First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:184.61:485.47:350.38:190.06:435:12First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:194.82:465.38:480.29:17-0.26:445:12Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:185.03:435.29:490.110:08-0.36:455:11Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:145.24:385.110:43-0.110:54-0.46:465:11Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:065.45:295.011:33-0.111:38-0.56:475:10Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:535.66:164.912:20-0.26:485:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:365.76:584.812:20-0.51:04-0.16:495:09Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:145.77:364.71:00-0.41:45-0.16:505:08Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:515.58:144.51:39-0.32:240.16:515:08Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:285.38:544.22:17-0.13:020.36:525:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:075.09:384.02:560.13:390.56:535:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:514.810:303.83:340.34:180.66:545:07Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:394.611:243.74:140.54:590.86:545:06Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:294.44:570.85:460.96:555:06Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:163.712:174.45:460.96:400.96:565:06Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:053.81:054.46:441.07:410.86:575:06Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:534.01:544.47:520.98:380.66:585:05Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:424.32:464.48:570.79:270.36:595:05Waning Crescent30Sat
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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