33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H 83°
L 74°
E
7mph
Low tide
3:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 3:46 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:394.65:286.011:07-0.511:58-0.36:258:15Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:444.86:286.312:06-0.76:268:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:465.07:246.512:55-0.61:05-0.96:268:13Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:445.38:176.61:51-0.82:03-1.06:278:12Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:385.49:096.52:44-1.02:58-1.06:288:11Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:325.510:026.23:35-1.13:52-0.96:288:10Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:285.410:575.84:24-1.04:44-0.76:298:09Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:265.311:545.45:12-0.85:38-0.36:308:08Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:245.26:00-0.56:320.16:318:07Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:495.01:185.16:49-0.27:320.46:318:06Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:414.62:095.07:400.18:380.76:328:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:324.33:004.98:370.39:420.86:338:04Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:224.13:514.89:340.310:370.86:338:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:144.04:434.810:270.311:250.86:348:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:074.05:344.811:150.36:358:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:004.16:234.912:090.712:010.26:368:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:484.27:065.012:520.512:460.26:367:59New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:314.47:445.11:330.41:300.16:377:58New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:104.58:195.12:130.22:110.16:387:56New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:454.58:515.12:510.22:510.16:387:55New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:204.59:244.93:260.13:290.16:397:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:574.510:004.84:000.14:080.26:407:53Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:394.610:424.64:340.14:480.36:417:52Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:274.711:304.55:090.25:310.46:417:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:204.85:480.26:200.56:427:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:244.41:145.06:330.27:170.66:437:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:204.32:105.27:290.28:270.66:437:47First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:194.33:095.48:390.19:400.46:447:45First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:214.44:105.69:52-0.110:450.16:457:44Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:274.65:125.910:57-0.411:43-0.36:467:43Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:324.96:126.111:56-0.66:467:41Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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