Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 10:35 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:254.210:254.94:280.44:260.66:068:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:134.311:114.85:040.45:070.66:078:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:034.45:410.45:520.76:078:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:014.812:534.76:210.36:430.76:078:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:524.71:435.07:070.27:420.76:088:28First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:444.72:355.38:020.18:500.56:088:28First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:384.73:305.69:05-0.19:570.36:098:28Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:374.74:285.910:08-0.310:590.06:098:28Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:394.85:286.211:08-0.511:57-0.36:108:27Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:434.96:276.412:06-0.76:118:27Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:465.17:246.612:55-0.51:04-0.96:118:27Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:445.38:176.61:51-0.82:02-0.96:128:26Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:385.49:096.52:44-0.92:57-0.96:128:26Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:325.410:016.23:35-0.93:51-0.76:138:26Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:295.310:575.84:24-0.84:43-0.56:148:25Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:275.211:535.45:12-0.65:36-0.16:148:25Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:245.15:59-0.46:290.26:158:24Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:475.01:175.06:46-0.17:260.66:158:24Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:374.72:065.07:360.18:290.86:168:24Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:254.42:544.98:290.39:310.96:178:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:124.23:424.89:230.310:250.96:178:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:024.04:324.810:150.311:130.96:188:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:534.05:224.811:030.311:570.86:198:21Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:464.06:104.911:490.26:198:21Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:364.16:545.012:420.612:340.26:208:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:214.37:345.11:250.41:190.16:218:19New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:014.48:105.22:060.32:020.16:218:19New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:384.48:445.22:460.22:430.16:228:18New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:154.59:195.13:230.13:230.16:238:17Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:544.59:584.93:590.14:040.26:248:16Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:394.610:424.84:350.04:470.26:248:15Waxing Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Sunset Beach, NC is approximately 1:23 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 73% 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 Waxing Gibbous (73% 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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