33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H 86°
L 74°
NNE
2mph
High tide
10:02 am

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 : 4:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 10:02 am (5.2 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 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:404.37:525.31:460.61:370.36:068:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:204.38:285.32:280.52:190.36:068:28New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:584.29:035.23:090.43:010.46:078:28New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:374.29:415.23:480.43:410.46:078:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:204.210:235.14:260.44:220.56:088:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:094.211:125.05:040.45:050.56:088:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:024.45:430.35:510.56:098:28Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:034.912:534.76:260.26:430.56:098:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:554.91:445.07:130.17:430.56:108:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:474.92:375.38:090.08:510.46:108:27First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:424.83:325.69:11-0.29:590.26:118:27Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:404.84:305.910:13-0.411:000.06:128:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:424.95:306.211:11-0.611:59-0.36:128:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:464.96:296.412:08-0.86:138:26Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:485.17:256.512:56-0.51:06-0.86:138:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:455.28:186.51:52-0.72:02-0.96:148:25Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:395.29:096.42:46-0.82:57-0.86:158:24Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:325.210:026.13:36-0.83:49-0.66:158:24Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:275.110:565.74:25-0.74:41-0.46:168:23Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:254.911:515.35:12-0.55:31-0.16:178:23Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:214.95:58-0.26:230.36:178:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:445.01:124.86:430.07:180.66:188:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:334.62:004.87:310.28:180.86:198:21Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:194.42:474.88:220.39:190.96:198:20Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:064.23:344.79:150.410:150.96:208:20Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:544.04:224.710:060.411:030.96:218:19Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:454.05:124.810:540.311:490.86:218:18Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:374.06:004.911:410.26:228:18Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:284.16:465.012:340.612:260.26:238:17Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:144.27:275.21:190.41:120.16:248:16New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:554.38:055.32:020.31:550.06:248:15New 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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