33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H -°
L 74°
SE
9mph
Low tide
4:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 36m at 4:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:114.511:483.84:460.75:221.06:076:00Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:024.65:300.86:161.16:085:58Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:383.812:544.76:240.87:241.16:095:57Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:314.01:484.87:300.88:340.96:105:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:254.22:445.08:390.59:310.56:105:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:224.53:415.29:400.210:210.16:115:53Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:195.04:375.510:35-0.211:09-0.36:125:51Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:135.55:315.711:29-0.511:58-0.76:125:50New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:056.06:225.912:22-0.86:135:49New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:556.47:115.912:47-1.01:15-1.06:145:47New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:446.58:005.81:36-1.12:07-1.06:155:46New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:356.58:525.52:25-1.12:59-0.96:165:45Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:316.39:525.23:16-0.93:53-0.66:165:44Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:336.110:574.94:08-0.64:49-0.36:175:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:365.85:04-0.35:480.06:185:41First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:014.712:365.66:070.16:550.26:195:40First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:034.61:355.47:170.38:040.36:195:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:024.52:325.28:290.49:050.36:205:37First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:594.63:285.19:300.39:550.36:215:36Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:544.74:215.010:220.310:390.26:225:35Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:454.95:094.911:080.211:190.16:235:34Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:305.05:534.911:520.211:580.06:245:33Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:115.26:334.912:320.26:245:32Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:485.37:094.812:35-0.11:110.26:255:31Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:215.37:434.71:12-0.11:480.26:265:29Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:535.28:164.51:490.02:240.36:275:28Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:265.18:524.32:240.12:590.46:285:27Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:014.99:314.13:000.33:350.66:295:26Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:424.810:193.93:360.54:140.76:305:25Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:314.711:133.84:140.64:560.86:305:24Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:254.74:580.75:440.96:315:23Third Quarter31Wed
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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