33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 74°
SSW
11mph
High tide
8:27 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:48 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 55m at 8:27 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:514.18:205.52:060.22:040.16:258:14Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:314.38:595.52:490.02:480.06:268:14Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:124.59:405.43:29-0.13:320.06:268:13Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:584.610:255.24:09-0.24:170.06:278:12Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:504.811:165.04:50-0.35:050.16:288:11Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:474.95:32-0.45:550.36:298:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:104.812:445.16:18-0.46:520.46:298:09Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:054.71:405.37:10-0.37:590.56:308:08Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:014.52:375.48:10-0.39:140.56:318:07Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:594.43:365.59:16-0.310:230.46:328:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:024.44:375.610:21-0.311:240.26:328:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:064.45:395.711:20-0.46:338:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:094.66:385.812:210.012:16-0.56:348:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:074.77:315.91:14-0.21:11-0.66:348:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:574.98:185.82:04-0.32:02-0.66:358:01New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:435.09:025.72:50-0.32:51-0.56:368:00New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:285.09:445.33:32-0.33:36-0.46:377:58Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:134.910:275.04:10-0.24:19-0.16:377:57Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:014.811:124.64:470.05:020.26:387:56Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:504.711:574.35:240.25:440.56:397:55Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:384.66:000.46:280.86:397:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:434.01:254.66:400.67:171.06:407:52First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:283.82:124.57:260.78:161.16:417:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:153.73:004.58:250.89:231.16:427:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:053.63:524.69:300.810:231.06:427:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:003.64:454.710:280.711:160.86:437:48Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:563.75:384.911:190.56:447:46Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:513.96:285.212:040.512:070.36:447:45Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:404.27:125.412:500.312:540.16:457:44Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:244.67:545.61:340.01:41-0.26:467:42Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:074.98:345.62:16-0.32:27-0.36:467:41Full Moon31Fri
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 100% 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 (100% 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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