33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

88°
H 88°
L 76°
SSW
11mph
High tide
1:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:28 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 1:53 pm (5.3 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 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:485.74:594.611:15-0.211:20-0.77:195:15Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:436.15:564.812:10-0.57:195:16New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:366.56:495.012:14-1.01:03-0.77:195:17New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:276.67:415.11:08-1.21:55-0.97:195:17New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:186.68:355.12:02-1.22:46-1.07:195:18Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:116.49:335.02:55-1.13:37-0.97:195:19Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:096.010:364.93:48-0.84:28-0.87:195:20Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:085.711:394.94:43-0.55:21-0.57:205:21Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:065.35:42-0.16:16-0.37:205:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:374.91:014.96:490.37:15-0.17:195:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:334.91:564.68:020.58:160.07:195:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:294.92:514.39:090.69:110.17:195:24Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:244.93:454.210:060.610:000.17:195:25Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:184.94:394.110:550.610:460.07:195:26Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:095.05:294.211:410.511:300.07:195:27Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:565.16:144.312:230.57:195:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:365.26:544.312:13-0.11:030.47:185:29Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:125.27:304.412:54-0.11:400.37:185:30Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:465.28:064.31:34-0.12:160.37:185:31Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:185.18:414.22:110.02:510.37:185:31Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:514.99:194.12:470.23:250.47:175:32Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:274.810:014.13:220.33:590.57:175:33Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:074.610:494.13:590.54:330.57:165:34Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:534.511:384.24:390.65:100.67:165:35Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:424.45:260.75:520.67:155:36Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:294.512:334.36:230.86:470.57:155:37Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:244.71:294.37:360.87:550.47:145:38Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:225.12:294.38:510.79:030.17:145:39Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:235.43:344.59:560.410:04-0.37:135:40Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:255.84:384.710:540.011:02-0.67:135:41Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:256.25:395.111:50-0.47:125:42Waning Crescent31Fri
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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