33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
H -°
L 74°
SSE
7mph
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 57m 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 - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:485.310:196.43:53-0.34:03-0.16:048:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:485.111:186.04:44-0.14:560.26:038:19Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:504.95:350.25:490.56:038:20Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:165.712:484.96:250.46:450.86:038:20Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:105.41:404.97:160.67:441.06:038:21Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:005.12:284.98:080.78:471.16:028:21Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:464.93:145.08:590.79:441.16:028:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:324.73:595.19:470.610:341.16:028:22Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:184.64:445.210:310.611:181.06:028:23Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:054.55:295.311:130.56:028:23Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:534.56:135.412:020.911:55 AM0.46:028:24Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:394.56:555.512:450.812:380.46:028:24New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:234.57:355.61:290.61:210.46:028:25New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:034.58:125.62:130.62:040.46:028:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:424.58:505.62:550.52:470.46:028:25New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:224.49:315.63:370.43:300.46:028:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:094.410:185.54:190.44:150.46:028:26Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:034.511:125.45:010.45:020.56:028:26Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:024.65:460.35:530.56:028:27Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:085.312:584.96:330.26:490.56:028:27First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:035.31:525.27:260.17:520.56:038:27First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:575.32:465.68:25-0.19:010.46:038:28First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:525.23:415.89:26-0.210:060.26:038:28Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:505.24:386.110:24-0.411:050.06:038:28Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:505.15:356.311:19-0.56:048:28Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:515.16:326.412:02-0.212:13-0.66:048:28Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:505.17:266.512:58-0.41:07-0.66:048:28Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:455.18:176.51:52-0.42:01-0.56:058:28Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:375.19:066.32:44-0.52:53-0.46:058:28Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:274.99:566.03:33-0.43:43-0.26:058:28Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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