33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 75°
SSE
10mph
High tide
7:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 7:16 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:235.48:345.52:23-0.42:39-0.56:487:39New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:075.69:175.33:04-0.63:27-0.46:497:37Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:555.710:045.03:46-0.64:15-0.36:497:36Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:505.710:594.84:30-0.65:07-0.16:507:35Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:505.65:19-0.46:010.16:517:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:024.512:525.56:12-0.27:030.46:517:32First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:064.31:545.57:150.08:150.56:527:31First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:104.32:555.48:290.19:300.56:537:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:144.33:565.49:430.110:330.36:537:28Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:184.44:565.410:460.011:260.16:547:27Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:194.65:525.511:41-0.16:557:25Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:144.86:435.512:140.012:32-0.26:557:24Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:025.17:285.412:58-0.21:20-0.36:567:22Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:445.38:085.31:39-0.22:04-0.26:577:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:225.38:455.12:17-0.22:46-0.16:577:20Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:595.39:214.82:53-0.23:250.16:587:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:355.29:574.53:29-0.14:020.36:597:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:135.010:384.24:040.14:380.66:597:15Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:574.711:263.94:400.35:160.87:007:14Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:464.55:190.55:571.17:017:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:183.712:384.46:010.76:451.27:017:11Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:113.61:304.46:490.97:481.37:027:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:033.62:224.57:481.09:041.37:037:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:563.73:144.68:570.910:051.07:047:07Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:493.94:084.810:010.710:540.77:047:06Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:434.35:005.010:560.411:380.37:057:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:354.75:515.211:470.07:067:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:255.26:395.412:200.012:38-0.37:067:01New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:125.77:255.51:04-0.41:29-0.57:077:00New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:586.18:105.41:48-0.62:19-0.67:086:59New Moon30Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 98% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (98% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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