33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H 79°
L 73°
ESE
5mph
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 4h 11m 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 - Mar 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:086.15:225.311:320.111:43-0.46:436:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:016.46:155.712:22-0.36:426:10New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:506.77:056.112:37-0.71:11-0.66:416:11New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:376.77:556.31:29-0.81:58-0.76:396:12New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:266.58:466.32:20-0.82:46-0.76:386:13Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:186.29:426.23:12-0.63:34-0.66:376:13Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:155.710:426.04:05-0.24:23-0.36:356:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:175.411:445.85:010.25:160.16:346:15First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:185.06:040.66:150.46:336:16First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:455.61:184.87:170.97:220.76:326:17First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:455.42:174.78:331.18:330.86:306:17First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:465.33:154.69:351.19:330.76:296:18Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:455.34:114.710:261.010:240.66:286:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:405.35:024.911:100.911:110.56:266:20Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:295.45:485.111:500.911:540.46:256:21Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:105.46:285.312:270.86:246:21Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:465.47:045.412:340.31:020.76:226:22Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:185.47:375.51:120.41:360.66:216:23Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:495.38:105.41:490.42:090.76:206:24Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:185.18:425.32:240.62:410.86:186:24Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:504.99:185.13:000.73:130.96:176:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:264.710:005.03:360.93:451.16:156:26Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:104.510:515.04:151.14:201.26:146:27Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:034.311:465.14:591.25:011.36:136:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:594.35:511.45:541.36:116:28Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:435.212:574.46:571.47:041.36:106:29Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:425.41:584.68:121.38:241.06:096:30Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:425.63:004.99:160.99:310.66:076:30Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:425.94:015.410:110.510:290.26:066:31Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:406.24:595.911:020.111:24-0.26:056:32Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:356.55:546.411:52-0.36:036:33New 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 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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