33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 74°
SE
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 3h 45m 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 - Jul 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:204.810:485.64:20-0.24:310.06:068:28Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:164.711:425.25:050.05:190.36:068:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:114.65:480.16:070.66:078:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:334.91:014.66:320.36:580.86:078:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:204.71:474.67:160.47:531.06:078:28Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:044.52:314.78:050.58:521.16:088:28Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:484.33:164.78:560.59:491.16:088:28Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:334.24:014.89:470.410:401.06:098:28Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:224.14:484.910:350.411:270.86:108:27Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:134.15:375.111:210.36:108:27Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:044.26:245.212:140.712:060.26:118:27Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:524.27:085.41:000.512:530.16:118:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:364.47:505.61:460.31:390.06:128:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:184.58:315.72:310.12:25-0.16:128:26New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:014.69:145.63:140.03:12-0.26:138:26New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:484.710:005.53:57-0.13:59-0.26:148:25Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:414.810:525.44:40-0.24:47-0.16:148:25Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:404.911:485.25:25-0.35:390.06:158:24Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:385.16:12-0.36:340.16:158:24First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:455.11:345.37:04-0.37:360.26:168:23First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:415.02:295.58:03-0.38:450.26:178:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:374.93:255.79:07-0.39:530.26:178:22First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:364.84:235.810:09-0.410:540.06:188:21Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:374.75:215.911:06-0.511:50-0.16:198:21Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:394.76:196.012:01-0.56:208:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:384.87:126.012:44-0.312:54-0.56:208:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:314.88:016.01:36-0.41:46-0.56:218:19Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:194.98:475.92:24-0.42:35-0.46:228:18Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:044.89:315.63:09-0.43:21-0.36:228:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:494.810:155.33:51-0.34:05-0.16:238:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:364.611:024.94:30-0.14:470.26:248:16Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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