33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H -°
L 76°
SW
5mph
High tide
8:04 am

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 : 2:23 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 8:04 am (4.7 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:074.86:346.012:15-0.112:16-0.66:477:40Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:045.17:276.11:08-0.41:11-0.86:487:39New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:555.48:156.01:57-0.62:04-0.86:487:37New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:425.69:005.82:43-0.72:54-0.86:497:36New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:285.69:445.43:26-0.63:42-0.66:507:35Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:155.510:305.04:07-0.54:27-0.36:507:33Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:055.311:194.54:47-0.25:130.16:517:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:575.15:260.15:580.56:527:31Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:104.112:494.96:070.46:470.86:527:29First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:003.91:404.76:530.77:431.16:537:28First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:503.72:324.67:500.98:511.26:547:27First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:423.63:254.59:011.09:561.26:547:25First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:373.74:194.510:050.910:491.06:557:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:333.85:124.710:580.711:350.86:567:22Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:273.96:014.811:450.66:577:21Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:164.26:445.012:180.512:290.46:577:20Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:584.57:235.212:590.31:120.26:587:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:364.87:595.21:380.01:530.16:597:17Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:125.18:345.22:16-0.12:350.06:597:15Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:485.39:105.02:53-0.23:160.07:007:14Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:285.49:504.83:30-0.33:590.17:017:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:145.410:374.54:09-0.34:440.27:017:11Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:085.411:354.34:51-0.25:340.47:027:10Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:095.35:38-0.16:300.67:037:08Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:394.21:125.36:340.17:390.77:037:07Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:434.22:145.37:410.28:590.77:047:06Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:484.33:185.48:590.210:100.47:057:04Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:534.44:215.510:100.011:070.17:067:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:574.74:215.610:11-0.210:58-0.26:066:02Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:565.15:175.711:06-0.411:46-0.46:076:00Waning Crescent30Mon
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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