33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 75°
S
8mph
Low tide
1:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 29m at 1:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:28 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:275.18:415.92:370.62:420.66:016:34Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:104.89:305.83:200.83:220.66:006:34Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:034.610:305.74:060.94:080.75:596:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:084.511:355.64:581.15:010.85:576:36Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:144.66:011.26:050.95:566:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:405.71:184.87:161.27:210.95:556:37First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:435.82:215.08:301.08:370.75:536:38First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:455.93:225.49:310.79:400.45:526:39Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:456.04:205.810:220.310:360.15:516:40Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:416.15:146.111:100.111:29-0.15:506:40Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:346.26:046.511:56-0.15:486:41Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:236.16:506.612:20-0.212:41-0.15:476:42Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:085.97:336.61:09-0.11:240.05:466:43Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:515.68:166.51:560.02:060.25:446:43Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:345.29:016.12:410.32:470.55:436:44Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:214.99:525.83:250.63:290.85:426:45Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:144.510:495.44:101.04:131.15:416:46Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:134.311:475.24:561.35:021.45:396:46Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:114.35:471.65:591.65:386:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:425.01:044.36:461.77:081.75:376:48Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:344.91:554.47:511.78:181.75:366:49Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:244.92:454.68:481.59:141.55:356:49Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:125.03:324.89:341.310:001.35:346:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:595.14:175.110:151.010:431.15:326:51Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:445.25:005.410:530.811:250.95:316:52Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:265.25:405.811:320.65:306:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:075.37:196.012:080.71:110.56:297:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:465.27:586.31:520.61:510.46:287:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:255.18:396.32:370.52:330.46:277:55New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:065.09:256.33:220.63:170.46:267:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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