33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

86°
H 88°
L 79°
SSE
10mph
Low tide
7:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 7:11 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:17 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:005.26:204.512:240.46:325:22Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:365.36:564.512:180.11:020.46:335:21Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:095.37:294.312:560.11:390.46:345:20Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:415.28:024.21:320.12:150.56:355:19Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:135.18:374.02:090.32:520.66:365:18Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:494.99:163.72:450.43:300.76:375:18Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:314.810:053.63:220.54:110.86:385:17Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:234.711:033.64:010.64:550.96:395:16Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:194.74:470.75:440.96:405:15Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:013.712:154.85:400.76:420.86:415:14Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:574.01:094.86:460.77:460.66:425:14Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:534.42:044.98:010.68:450.26:435:13Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:504.93:014.99:100.39:38-0.26:435:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:475.43:595.010:100.010:28-0.66:445:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:445.94:575.111:06-0.311:18-0.96:455:11Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:396.35:535.112:02-0.66:465:10New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:316.66:465.212:10-1.012:57-0.76:475:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:226.77:375.01:03-1.11:51-0.76:485:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:136.58:304.81:55-1.02:43-0.66:495:09Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:086.29:284.62:47-0.83:36-0.46:505:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:075.910:324.33:40-0.54:29-0.16:515:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:095.511:364.24:35-0.15:230.26:525:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:075.25:330.26:190.46:535:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:344.21:024.86:380.57:180.56:545:07First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:294.31:534.67:490.78:140.56:555:06First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:204.42:424.38:540.89:030.56:565:06Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:114.53:314.29:470.79:460.36:575:06Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:594.74:194.110:330.710:260.26:575:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:464.85:064.111:160.611:070.16:585:05Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:305.05:514.111:580.511:470.16:595:05Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 58% 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 (58% 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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