33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
NNW
2mph
High tide
8:40 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:04 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 8:40 am (4.9 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 - Oct 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:364.610:413.84:060.74:440.86:075:59Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:274.611:353.74:430.85:311.06:085:58First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:214.75:270.96:301.06:095:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:313.71:164.86:260.97:421.06:105:55First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:303.92:145.07:430.88:500.76:105:54First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:314.13:125.28:580.59:470.36:115:53Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:324.64:105.510:000.110:38-0.26:125:51Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:325.15:065.810:57-0.311:27-0.66:135:50Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:295.65:586.011:52-0.66:135:49Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:216.16:486.012:16-1.012:46-0.86:145:47Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:116.47:365.91:04-1.21:39-0.96:155:46Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:006.58:265.71:53-1.22:31-0.86:165:45Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:516.49:215.32:41-1.13:24-0.66:165:44Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:486.110:224.93:30-0.84:18-0.36:175:42Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:505.811:264.64:22-0.55:160.16:185:41Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:535.55:17-0.16:200.46:195:40Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:294.412:535.26:190.37:330.66:205:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:294.31:525.07:310.58:420.76:205:37Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:264.32:494.98:400.59:360.66:215:36Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:224.43:444.89:380.510:210.56:225:35Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:144.64:344.710:270.411:000.46:235:34Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:024.85:194.711:120.311:370.36:245:33Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:465.05:584.711:530.26:245:32New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:255.26:344.712:130.112:330.26:255:30New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:005.37:074.712:480.11:120.26:265:29New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:335.37:384.51:220.11:490.26:275:28New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:055.28:084.31:560.22:260.36:285:27New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:385.18:414.12:290.33:030.46:295:26Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:154.99:203.93:020.53:420.56:305:25Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:014.810:093.73:360.64:230.76:305:24Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:554.811:083.74:150.75:100.86:315:23Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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