33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 74°
WSW
5mph
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 2h 00m 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 - Jan 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:314.91:524.77:550.58:17-0.37:195:15First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:305.22:534.69:080.39:18-0.57:195:16Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:315.43:554.610:110.110:14-0.77:195:17Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:315.74:574.711:09-0.111:08-0.87:195:17Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:295.95:554.812:05-0.37:195:18Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:236.16:484.812:02-0.912:57-0.47:195:19Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:126.17:364.812:53-0.91:47-0.47:195:20Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:586.08:224.71:42-0.82:33-0.47:195:21Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:445.89:104.62:29-0.73:17-0.27:195:21Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:315.410:014.53:14-0.43:580.07:195:22Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:205.010:544.43:58-0.14:390.27:195:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:094.611:464.34:420.25:190.47:195:24Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:554.35:280.66:020.67:195:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:354.312:404.16:200.96:510.77:195:26Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:244.31:253.97:221.17:490.77:195:27Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:134.42:133.88:281.18:460.77:195:28Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:034.53:053.89:271.09:380.67:185:29Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:554.64:003.810:180.910:250.47:185:30Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:464.94:533.911:070.711:100.27:185:31Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:345.15:414.111:540.411:540.17:175:32Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:185.46:244.212:390.27:175:33New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:585.77:034.412:38-0.11:230.07:175:34New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:375.87:434.61:21-0.32:05-0.17:165:34New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:185.88:274.72:04-0.42:46-0.27:165:35Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:015.79:164.82:49-0.33:28-0.37:155:36Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:505.510:134.93:35-0.24:11-0.37:155:37Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:445.211:135.04:250.04:57-0.37:145:38Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:405.05:200.35:48-0.27:145:39First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:135.112:384.86:240.56:47-0.17:135:40First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:135.21:374.67:410.67:55-0.17:125:41First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:145.32:394.58:580.69:02-0.17:125:42Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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