33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H 87°
L 76°
SW
4mph
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 4h 42m 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 - Mar 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:324.411:134.74:250.94:381.06:436:09Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:194.25:061.25:161.26:426:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:024.612:094.05:541.46:031.36:406:11Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:534.71:014.06:571.57:071.46:396:12Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:484.81:564.08:141.58:231.26:386:13Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:455.02:554.29:201.39:270.96:376:14Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:435.33:544.510:151.010:210.56:356:14Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:395.74:504.911:040.611:130.16:346:15Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:316.05:425.411:510.26:336:16Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:186.36:315.812:03-0.212:37-0.16:316:17New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:036.47:186.212:54-0.41:22-0.46:306:18New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:486.48:066.41:44-0.52:08-0.56:296:18New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:356.28:576.42:34-0.42:54-0.56:276:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:285.89:546.23:25-0.23:41-0.36:266:20Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:275.410:566.04:190.14:32-0.16:256:21Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:315.15:180.55:280.36:236:21First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:005.812:354.96:250.86:320.66:226:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:035.71:384.87:431.07:470.76:216:23First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:065.52:394.88:571.08:570.76:196:24First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:085.53:394.89:550.99:550.66:186:25Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:085.54:345.010:440.910:460.56:176:25Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:015.55:235.211:270.811:320.46:156:26Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:485.66:065.512:060.76:146:27Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:275.56:455.612:150.312:430.66:136:28Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:025.57:205.712:550.31:170.66:116:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:345.47:545.71:330.41:500.66:106:29Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:045.28:275.52:090.52:220.76:086:30Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:364.99:025.32:440.72:540.96:076:31Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:104.79:415.23:200.93:271.16:066:31Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:514.410:285.03:581.14:011.36:046:32Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:414.211:224.94:381.34:401.56:036:33Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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