33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 79°
SSW
6mph
High tide
1:17 am

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 : 7:15 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 1:17 am (4.1 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 - Nov 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:273.92:564.68:511.09:260.66:325:22Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:194.33:464.79:460.710:100.26:335:21Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:094.74:354.810:360.410:52-0.16:345:20Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:585.25:235.011:250.111:35-0.46:355:20Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:465.76:095.012:15-0.26:365:19Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:326.16:545.112:19-0.71:04-0.36:375:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:186.37:405.01:05-0.81:54-0.46:385:17Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:066.38:304.81:53-0.82:45-0.36:395:16Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:586.29:284.62:43-0.83:37-0.26:395:15Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:585.910:354.43:36-0.64:330.06:405:15Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:045.711:444.44:33-0.35:340.26:415:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:085.45:340.06:410.26:425:13Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:494.51:095.36:440.27:510.26:435:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:504.62:075.17:590.38:520.16:445:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:484.83:044.99:060.39:430.06:455:11Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:435.03:584.810:030.210:28-0.16:465:11Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:355.24:504.710:530.111:09-0.26:475:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:235.45:374.611:400.011:49-0.26:485:09Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:065.66:194.512:240.16:495:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:465.66:564.412:28-0.11:060.16:505:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:235.57:314.31:06-0.11:450.26:515:08New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:005.48:064.11:430.02:220.36:525:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:375.18:423.92:200.23:000.46:535:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:174.99:233.72:570.43:380.66:545:07Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:034.710:143.63:340.64:190.76:545:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:534.511:103.54:130.85:020.86:555:06Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:424.44:540.95:490.86:565:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:033.612:304.45:431.06:420.86:575:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:543.81:184.46:451.17:400.66:585:05First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:444.12:074.48:001.08:350.46:595:05First Quarter30Thu
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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