33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H 88°
L 76°
SSW
3mph
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 6h 12m 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 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:214.43:565.79:38-0.410:420.25:257:15Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:254.44:575.810:36-0.411:380.05:257:14Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:274.55:545.811:31-0.55:267:13New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:224.66:465.912:31-0.112:25-0.55:277:12New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:124.77:325.81:21-0.21:16-0.55:277:11New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:584.88:165.62:06-0.22:04-0.45:287:11New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:434.88:595.22:48-0.22:49-0.25:297:10Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:304.79:434.93:260.03:320.05:307:09Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:194.710:284.54:030.14:140.35:307:08Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:084.611:134.24:390.34:570.65:317:07Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:554.611:564.05:150.45:410.85:327:06First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:404.55:550.66:321.05:327:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:403.81:254.56:420.77:331.15:337:03First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:263.72:134.57:400.88:381.15:347:02First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:153.63:044.68:420.89:361.05:357:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:103.63:574.89:370.610:280.85:357:00Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:073.74:505.010:280.411:170.55:366:59Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:023.95:405.311:160.25:376:58Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:524.26:255.512:050.212:050.05:376:57Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:374.57:075.712:500.012:53-0.25:386:56Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:204.87:495.71:33-0.31:41-0.35:396:54Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:055.18:325.62:15-0.52:28-0.45:406:53Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:535.39:195.42:57-0.63:17-0.35:406:52Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:485.310:135.13:40-0.74:07-0.15:416:51Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:465.411:114.84:26-0.65:010.15:426:50Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:465.45:15-0.56:020.35:426:48Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:104.612:445.46:11-0.37:130.55:436:47Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:104.41:445.47:16-0.18:300.55:446:46Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:114.32:455.48:270.09:370.45:456:45Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:154.33:475.49:31-0.110:340.35:456:43Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:184.44:485.510:29-0.211:260.15:466:42Waning Crescent31Wed
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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