33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 79°
SSW
6mph
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 5h 39m 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 - Sep 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:013.71:444.57:040.88:061.25:466:41First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:523.62:374.58:130.99:081.25:476:40First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:463.63:314.69:150.810:011.05:486:38Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:433.74:244.710:070.710:480.85:496:37Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:383.95:134.910:540.511:320.55:496:36Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:274.15:575.111:380.35:506:34Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:094.46:355.312:140.212:220.15:516:33Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:474.77:115.312:540.01:040.05:516:32Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:245.07:475.31:31-0.21:47-0.15:526:30Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:025.28:245.12:08-0.32:290.05:536:29Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:445.39:074.82:46-0.33:130.15:536:27Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:335.49:574.63:26-0.33:590.25:546:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:295.310:554.44:09-0.34:500.45:556:25Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:305.311:584.24:57-0.15:500.65:556:23Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:325.35:540.07:030.75:566:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:014.21:345.37:040.28:230.65:576:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:064.22:385.48:210.19:300.45:576:19Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:124.43:415.59:290.010:270.15:586:18Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:164.74:425.610:28-0.311:18-0.25:596:16Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:145.05:375.711:22-0.46:006:15Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:065.36:255.712:05-0.312:14-0.56:006:14New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:515.57:085.612:49-0.41:02-0.66:016:12New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:345.77:485.31:30-0.41:48-0.56:026:11New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:145.68:275.02:09-0.32:31-0.36:026:09Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:555.59:074.62:45-0.23:120.06:036:08Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:405.29:504.23:210.13:520.46:046:07Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:294.910:383.93:580.44:330.76:046:05Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:214.711:313.74:360.65:171.06:056:04First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:134.55:200.96:091.26:066:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:243.61:064.46:131.17:151.36:076:01First Quarter30Sat
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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