33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H 81°
L 74°
SE
7mph
Low tide
3:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 3:04 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:02 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:145.35:214.211:370.211:38-0.27:195:15Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:015.66:094.312:260.07:195:16New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:465.96:544.512:25-0.41:14-0.37:195:17New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:316.17:394.71:12-0.62:00-0.47:195:18New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:166.18:284.72:00-0.72:47-0.57:195:18Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:066.09:234.72:49-0.73:34-0.67:195:19Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:005.810:254.83:40-0.54:22-0.57:195:20Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:585.511:284.84:33-0.35:13-0.57:195:21Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:565.35:320.06:08-0.47:195:22First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:294.912:535.06:390.37:09-0.37:195:23First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:285.01:504.87:540.48:13-0.37:195:23First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:265.12:494.69:060.49:13-0.37:195:24Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:265.23:504.510:070.310:07-0.37:195:25Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:245.44:494.411:020.210:58-0.47:195:26Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:205.55:434.511:530.111:46-0.47:195:27Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:105.66:314.512:410.17:195:28Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:545.67:134.612:33-0.41:240.17:185:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:345.57:534.61:17-0.42:040.17:185:30Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:115.48:324.51:58-0.32:410.27:185:31Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:485.19:134.42:37-0.13:160.37:175:32Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:264.99:584.33:150.13:510.47:175:33Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:074.610:464.23:530.34:260.57:175:34Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:504.411:344.14:310.65:020.67:165:35Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:344.25:130.85:420.77:165:36Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:204.212:194.16:011.06:280.87:155:37Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:074.31:064.07:021.17:250.87:155:38Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:564.41:583.98:141.18:290.77:145:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:504.72:543.99:200.99:270.57:135:40Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:465.03:524.110:160.710:200.27:135:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:425.44:504.311:090.311:12-0.27:125:42Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:355.85:454.712:000.07:125:43New Moon31Mon
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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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