33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
H -°
L 77°
S
6mph
High tide
12:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:15 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 02m at 12:15 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:156.06:275.812:03-0.212:31-0.26:436:09New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:586.27:126.112:52-0.41:16-0.46:426:10New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:426.27:596.31:40-0.52:01-0.66:416:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:286.08:496.32:29-0.52:47-0.66:396:12Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:205.79:456.13:19-0.33:35-0.56:386:13Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:195.410:486.04:120.04:27-0.26:376:13Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:235.211:525.85:090.35:230.16:366:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:275.06:150.66:270.36:346:15First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:565.71:295.07:300.87:400.56:336:16First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:585.62:315.08:440.88:500.46:326:17First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:595.53:305.19:430.79:500.36:306:17Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:585.64:265.210:340.610:410.26:296:18Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:535.65:175.411:190.511:290.16:286:19Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:415.66:025.612:000.46:266:20Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:235.66:435.812:130.112:390.46:256:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:005.57:195.812:540.11:150.46:246:21Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:345.47:545.71:330.21:500.46:226:22Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:065.28:295.62:100.42:240.66:216:23Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:395.09:075.32:460.62:580.76:206:24Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:154.79:495.13:220.83:331.06:186:24Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:584.510:384.94:001.04:091.26:176:25Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:494.311:314.84:411.24:491.36:166:26Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:434.25:281.45:361.56:146:27Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:244.912:364.36:241.56:361.56:136:27Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:175.01:304.47:331.57:501.46:116:28Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:115.22:254.78:381.38:581.16:106:29Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:055.43:215.19:330.99:540.76:096:30Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:595.64:165.510:220.510:460.36:076:30Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:525.95:106.111:090.111:380.06:066:31Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:436.17:016.512:57-0.27:057:32New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:326.27:506.81:30-0.31:45-0.47:037:33New Moon31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (68% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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