33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

87°
H 87°
L 79°
SSE
7mph
High tide
12:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:11 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 12:52 pm (5.3 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 - Aug 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:504.85:160.15:560.85:247:15Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:104.212:384.75:580.36:521.15:257:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:563.91:254.66:460.57:571.25:267:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:433.82:134.67:440.68:591.25:277:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:333.73:044.68:430.69:521.15:277:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:273.73:574.69:380.510:400.95:287:11Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:233.74:494.810:270.411:260.75:297:10Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:163.95:375.011:140.35:297:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:034.16:185.212:100.512:000.15:307:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:444.36:565.312:520.312:450.05:317:07New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:224.57:325.31:310.11:28-0.15:327:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:004.78:085.22:080.02:11-0.15:327:05New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:414.88:475.02:44-0.12:550.05:337:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:275.09:324.83:21-0.23:400.15:347:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:215.110:244.64:00-0.24:280.25:347:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:185.211:224.44:43-0.25:210.45:357:00First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:165.35:32-0.16:230.55:366:59First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:214.31:145.46:320.07:370.65:376:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:234.22:155.57:450.08:510.55:376:57First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:274.23:175.68:58-0.19:540.25:386:56Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:344.34:195.710:02-0.210:510.05:396:55Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:404.55:185.811:00-0.411:43-0.35:396:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:394.86:115.911:55-0.55:406:52Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:315.06:595.912:32-0.412:47-0.65:416:51Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:175.27:425.71:18-0.51:35-0.55:426:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:005.38:245.41:59-0.52:21-0.45:426:49Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:425.29:065.02:38-0.43:04-0.15:436:47Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:265.19:514.63:16-0.23:460.25:446:46Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:134.910:384.23:530.04:270.55:446:45Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:034.711:283.94:300.25:100.95:456:44Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:534.55:110.55:581.25:466:42Third Quarter31Tue
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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