33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

74°
H 87°
L 75°
N
2mph
High tide
10:53 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:16 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 10:53 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:165.71:055.26:430.36:580.56:048:19First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:145.72:015.57:410.28:040.56:038:19First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:105.62:565.78:420.19:120.46:038:20First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:055.53:516.09:42-0.110:150.36:038:20Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:025.44:466.210:36-0.211:120.16:038:21Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:005.35:416.311:27-0.36:028:22Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:585.36:356.412:060.012:18-0.36:028:22Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:535.27:256.412:59-0.11:08-0.26:028:23Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:445.18:136.41:50-0.11:57-0.16:028:23Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:315.08:586.22:390.02:450.06:028:23Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:174.89:455.93:250.13:310.26:028:24Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:064.710:345.54:090.24:170.46:028:24Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:594.511:255.24:520.45:020.76:028:25Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:544.55:330.55:470.96:028:25Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:165.012:454.56:160.66:341.16:028:26Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:034.81:314.56:590.77:261.26:028:26Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:474.62:144.67:470.78:241.36:028:26Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:304.52:574.88:380.79:231.26:028:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:144.43:414.99:290.610:171.16:028:27Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:014.44:275.110:170.511:060.96:028:27Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:504.45:155.311:030.311:540.76:038:27Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:414.46:045.611:490.26:038:28Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:314.56:525.812:420.512:360.06:038:28New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:194.67:386.01:310.31:25-0.16:038:28New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:064.88:246.12:200.12:15-0.26:048:28New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:544.99:126.13:07-0.13:06-0.36:048:28New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:475.010:036.03:55-0.23:58-0.36:048:28Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:465.011:005.84:43-0.34:51-0.26:058:28Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:485.25:33-0.45:46-0.16:058:28Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:005.612:495.36:25-0.46:440.16:058:28First Quarter30Fri
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 78% 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 Waning Gibbous (78% 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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