33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 74°
WSW
4mph
Low tide
2:48 am

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 12m at 2:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:524.85:010.86:050.86:325:22First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:093.812:484.96:000.87:100.76:335:21First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:094.01:455.07:160.78:180.46:345:20First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:104.42:435.28:350.59:160.06:355:19Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:114.93:415.39:410.110:08-0.46:365:19Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:105.44:385.510:39-0.210:58-0.86:375:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:075.95:345.611:35-0.511:48-1.16:385:17Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:016.36:265.712:29-0.86:395:16Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:526.67:175.612:39-1.31:23-0.96:405:15Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:416.68:075.41:28-1.32:15-0.86:405:14Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:316.59:015.02:18-1.13:07-0.66:415:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:256.110:004.73:08-0.84:00-0.36:425:13Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:255.711:044.43:59-0.44:540.06:435:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:275.44:520.05:530.46:445:12Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:054.312:265.05:500.36:560.66:455:11Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:024.21:214.86:550.68:020.76:465:10Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:574.32:134.68:050.78:570.66:475:10Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:494.43:044.49:070.79:410.56:485:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:404.53:524.39:570.610:210.46:495:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:294.74:394.310:420.510:590.26:505:08Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:144.95:224.311:250.411:360.16:515:08Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:555.16:034.312:060.36:525:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:335.26:394.312:140.112:470.26:535:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:075.37:134.312:520.11:270.26:545:07New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:415.37:454.21:280.12:060.26:555:06New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:155.28:194.02:040.22:450.26:555:06Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:535.18:593.92:390.33:250.36:565:06Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:385.09:493.83:170.34:080.46:575:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:325.010:493.83:580.44:530.46:585:05Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:284.911:514.04:460.55:440.46:595:05First Quarter30Wed
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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