33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H 87°
L 76°
SW
7mph
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 3h 05m 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 - Aug 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:274.57:026.112:43-0.112:43-0.55:257:15Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:174.87:506.11:32-0.41:37-0.65:257:14Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:085.08:396.02:20-0.62:29-0.65:267:13Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:025.29:325.83:07-0.83:22-0.55:277:12Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:015.310:295.53:54-0.84:16-0.45:287:11Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:025.411:265.24:43-0.85:12-0.15:287:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:015.45:34-0.66:140.25:297:09Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:234.912:575.46:29-0.47:230.35:307:08Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:194.71:535.47:30-0.38:350.45:307:07Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:174.42:505.48:33-0.19:390.45:317:06Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:164.23:485.39:31-0.110:340.45:327:05Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:154.24:465.310:25-0.111:260.35:337:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:124.25:395.311:16-0.15:337:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:044.36:265.312:130.312:04-0.15:347:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:484.57:075.312:570.212:50-0.15:357:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:294.67:445.21:360.21:33-0.15:367:00New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:074.68:185.02:120.22:130.05:366:59New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:464.68:534.82:460.22:510.25:376:58Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:274.59:294.53:200.23:280.45:386:57Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:104.410:094.33:530.34:060.65:386:55Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:554.410:524.14:260.44:450.75:396:54Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:394.411:373.95:000.65:280.95:406:53First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:244.55:380.76:191.05:416:52First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:243.81:124.66:240.77:241.05:416:51First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:143.82:044.87:250.78:350.95:426:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:093.83:005.08:340.69:370.75:436:48Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:093.93:595.39:370.310:330.35:436:47Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:114.24:575.610:35-0.111:250.05:446:45Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:124.65:516.011:31-0.45:456:44Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:075.06:416.212:15-0.412:26-0.75:456:43Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:595.47:296.21:05-0.81:20-0.95:466:42Full Moon31Tue
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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