33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SW
10mph
Low tide
2:11 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 03m at 2:11 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:04 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:515.08:574.32:420.33:130.37:115:44Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:254.89:364.43:150.53:450.47:105:45Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:044.610:234.43:510.64:190.47:095:46Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:494.411:154.64:310.74:560.57:085:47Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:394.35:170.95:390.57:085:48First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:104.812:334.26:161.06:340.57:075:49First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:085.01:324.17:361.17:440.47:065:50First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:105.22:374.28:580.98:570.17:055:51Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:165.53:444.410:040.610:02-0.27:045:52Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:215.84:494.811:020.211:01-0.67:035:52Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:226.25:495.211:57-0.111:58-0.97:025:53Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:176.56:435.512:49-0.57:015:54Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:086.67:335.812:53-1.01:38-0.77:015:55Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:556.68:225.91:45-1.12:25-0.77:005:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:436.39:135.82:35-0.93:10-0.66:595:57Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:335.810:075.63:25-0.63:55-0.46:575:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:265.311:035.54:14-0.24:390.06:565:59Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:214.811:595.35:050.35:260.46:556:00Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:154.46:010.86:180.76:546:01Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:545.11:094.17:051.27:220.96:536:02Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:504.92:034.08:191.48:321.06:526:03Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:474.83:003.99:221.49:320.96:516:03Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:454.83:574.010:131.310:230.86:506:04Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:404.94:504.210:571.211:080.66:496:05Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:285.15:374.511:391.011:510.56:476:06Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:105.36:184.712:180.76:466:07New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:465.46:534.912:310.412:560.66:456:08New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:195.47:245.01:080.41:320.46:446:09New Moon28Fri
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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