33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 74°
SSE
5mph
High tide
10:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:41 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 10:23 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - May 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:186.28:497.22:23-0.52:39-0.56:257:56Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:116.09:427.03:17-0.53:31-0.36:247:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:075.710:406.64:10-0.34:240.06:237:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:115.411:436.35:040.05:190.36:227:58Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:165.25:590.36:160.76:217:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:446.01:165.16:560.67:180.96:208:00Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:425.72:125.17:560.88:261.16:198:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:355.53:035.18:560.99:311.16:188:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:265.33:525.29:480.910:251.06:188:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:155.14:395.310:330.811:111.06:178:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:025.05:245.411:130.811:530.96:168:04Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:485.06:085.611:520.76:158:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:325.06:485.712:350.912:320.66:148:05Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:145.07:265.71:160.81:120.66:138:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:524.98:015.71:560.81:520.66:138:07New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:284.88:345.72:360.82:320.76:128:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:044.79:105.63:150.83:110.86:118:08New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:434.59:495.53:550.83:500.96:118:09Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:294.410:365.44:350.94:321.06:108:10Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:244.411:315.45:170.95:171.06:098:11Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:224.56:030.96:071.06:098:11Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:295.41:174.86:530.87:050.96:088:12First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:245.52:105.17:500.78:110.86:078:13First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:185.53:045.58:510.49:200.66:078:13First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:145.63:595.99:500.110:230.36:068:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:115.64:566.310:45-0.211:200.06:068:15Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:105.75:526.611:37-0.46:068:15Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:095.76:486.912:16-0.212:31-0.56:058:16Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:065.77:417.01:12-0.41:24-0.66:058:17Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:015.78:326.92:08-0.52:18-0.56:048:17Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:545.59:246.73:01-0.43:11-0.36:048:18Full Moon31Thu
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 87% 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 Waning Gibbous (87% 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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