33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 74°
SE
7mph
High tide
9:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 9:40 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:284.71:524.27:591.08:030.67:115:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:214.62:444.19:041.19:010.67:105:45First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:154.63:384.19:571.19:520.57:095:46Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:084.74:314.210:430.910:380.37:085:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:594.95:214.311:270.811:230.27:085:48Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:445.06:054.512:090.67:075:49Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:245.26:444.612:060.112:490.57:065:50Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:595.47:194.712:470.01:270.37:055:51Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:325.47:534.71:260.02:030.37:045:52Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:045.48:274.82:030.02:380.37:035:53Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:395.39:064.82:410.13:130.37:025:54Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:185.19:524.83:200.23:480.37:015:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:044.910:464.94:020.34:270.37:005:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:574.811:445.04:490.55:110.46:595:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:544.75:430.66:050.46:585:57Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:435.212:534.66:500.87:130.46:575:58Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:435.41:564.78:080.78:290.26:565:59Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:465.63:014.89:190.59:360.06:556:00Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:495.94:075.010:200.110:35-0.36:546:01Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:516.25:095.311:16-0.211:31-0.66:536:02Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:476.56:055.612:09-0.46:526:03New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:396.66:565.812:25-0.812:59-0.66:516:04New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:276.67:435.91:16-0.81:46-0.66:506:05New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:136.48:295.82:05-0.72:31-0.56:486:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:006.09:175.62:52-0.53:14-0.36:476:06Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:505.610:085.43:38-0.13:560.06:466:07Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:425.111:025.24:240.34:390.36:456:08Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:354.811:555.05:110.75:230.76:446:09First Quarter28Sat
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 93% 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 (93% 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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