33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
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 52m 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 - Feb 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:406.26:065.112:15-0.37:115:43Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:356.56:595.412:15-1.01:07-0.67:105:44Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:246.67:495.61:09-1.11:56-0.77:105:45Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:126.48:395.62:01-1.12:43-0.77:095:46Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:016.19:315.52:51-0.93:28-0.67:085:47Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:525.610:265.43:40-0.64:12-0.37:075:48Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:455.111:225.24:29-0.14:560.07:075:49Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:384.75:200.35:430.47:065:50Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:165.112:304.36:170.86:350.77:055:51Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:104.91:214.07:231.17:390.97:045:52Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:054.82:153.88:351.38:460.97:035:53Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:014.73:113.89:351.39:430.87:025:54Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:594.74:083.910:241.210:320.77:015:55Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:534.95:024.111:091.111:180.57:005:56Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:405.05:484.311:510.86:595:57Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:215.26:284.512:000.412:320.66:585:58New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:575.47:024.712:400.31:100.56:575:58New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:295.47:344.81:180.31:460.36:565:59New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:015.48:064.91:540.32:200.36:556:00New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:325.28:404.92:290.32:530.36:546:01Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:075.09:215.03:050.43:260.36:536:02Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:484.710:105.03:440.64:020.46:526:03Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:374.511:065.14:270.84:430.46:516:04Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:344.45:181.05:320.56:496:05First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:075.212:344.36:221.16:330.66:486:06First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:095.31:384.37:461.27:510.56:476:06First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:145.52:454.59:051.09:060.36:466:07Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:215.73:524.810:080.610:09-0.16:456:08Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:256.04:555.211:040.211:07-0.46:436:09Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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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