33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H 88°
L 76°
SSW
2mph
Low tide
7:15 am

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 34m at 7:15 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:495.06:075.211:56-0.16:075:59New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:315.26:465.112:270.012:39-0.16:085:58New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:085.37:205.01:030.01:190.06:095:57New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:435.37:524.81:370.01:570.16:105:55New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:185.38:244.52:100.12:340.26:105:54Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:535.18:574.32:420.23:100.46:115:53Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:324.99:354.03:150.43:470.66:125:51Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:174.610:223.83:490.74:260.86:135:50Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:084.511:163.64:250.95:111.06:135:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:004.55:061.06:041.16:145:47First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:123.612:534.55:571.17:111.26:155:46First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:073.61:484.77:071.18:221.06:165:45First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:043.82:434.98:250.99:190.76:165:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:024.23:385.19:290.610:080.36:175:42Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:594.64:315.310:240.210:54-0.26:185:41Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:535.25:235.511:17-0.211:40-0.66:195:40Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:455.76:115.712:10-0.56:205:38Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:346.26:595.712:26-0.91:02-0.76:205:37Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:226.57:465.51:13-1.11:54-0.76:215:36Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:116.58:365.32:01-1.12:45-0.66:225:35Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:046.39:344.92:50-1.03:39-0.46:235:34Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:036.010:394.63:42-0.74:35-0.16:245:33Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:085.711:464.44:36-0.35:360.26:255:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:135.55:360.06:460.46:255:30Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:514.41:155.36:450.38:000.56:265:29Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:524.42:155.18:000.49:040.56:275:28Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:504.53:124.99:070.49:540.46:285:27Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:454.64:054.810:020.310:370.36:295:26Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:374.94:544.810:500.211:150.26:305:25Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:235.15:384.711:340.211:520.16:315:24Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:055.36:164.612:160.26:315:23New Moon31Mon
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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