33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

87°
H -°
L 77°
S
12mph
Low tide
6:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 42m at 6:09 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:335.310:526.24:32-0.24:35-0.16:048:19Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:365.211:535.85:240.05:290.26:038:19Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:365.26:160.26:250.56:038:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:505.51:305.27:090.47:240.76:038:20First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:415.22:205.38:020.68:260.96:038:21First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:294.93:075.38:550.69:261.06:028:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:154.63:545.39:430.710:181.06:028:22Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:004.54:415.410:270.611:051.06:028:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:474.45:275.411:090.611:480.96:028:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:354.36:135.411:510.66:028:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:224.36:575.512:320.812:330.66:028:24Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:074.47:375.51:160.71:160.66:028:24Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:484.48:155.51:590.61:590.66:028:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:264.38:525.52:420.52:400.66:028:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:034.39:305.43:230.53:200.76:028:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:444.310:125.34:040.54:010.76:028:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:324.310:595.24:440.44:440.86:028:26Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:274.511:515.15:240.45:300.86:028:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:234.76:070.36:210.86:028:27Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:435.01:165.16:530.17:200.86:028:27Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:355.02:105.47:460.08:290.76:038:27Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:285.03:045.78:45-0.29:390.66:038:27Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:255.04:016.09:46-0.310:420.36:038:28Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:255.05:006.210:44-0.511:410.06:038:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:275.06:006.411:41-0.76:048:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:295.16:576.512:39-0.212:37-0.76:048:28New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:275.27:526.61:35-0.41:34-0.76:048:28New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:225.38:436.42:30-0.52:29-0.76:058:28New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:155.29:346.23:21-0.53:22-0.56:058:28Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:095.110:265.84:10-0.44:13-0.36:058:28Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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