33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 75°
SSE
10mph
High tide
7:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 7:16 pm (5.1 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:425.26:22-0.46:360.06:068:28First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:545.51:385.47:16-0.37:380.36:068:28First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:485.22:315.58:12-0.28:450.46:078:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:404.93:235.59:08-0.19:500.56:078:28First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:324.54:155.510:010.010:470.56:088:28Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:254.35:075.510:500.111:380.56:088:28Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:194.15:595.511:370.26:098:28Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:134.06:495.412:270.612:230.26:098:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:034.07:355.41:140.61:100.36:108:27Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:474.18:175.31:580.61:550.36:108:27Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:274.18:565.22:400.52:390.46:118:27Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:074.19:345.03:190.53:200.56:118:26Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:474.010:134.93:570.43:590.66:128:26Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:314.010:544.74:340.44:370.76:138:26Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:184.011:374.55:110.45:140.96:138:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:044.15:470.45:541.06:148:25Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:204.412:474.36:230.56:381.06:148:25Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:024.31:304.57:020.47:311.16:158:24Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:464.12:164.87:480.48:371.06:168:24Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:334.13:065.18:420.39:470.96:168:23Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:264.04:025.39:420.110:500.66:178:22Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:254.15:025.610:41-0.111:480.46:188:22Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:284.26:035.911:39-0.46:188:21Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:304.57:016.212:450.112:38-0.66:198:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:294.87:556.41:41-0.21:36-0.86:208:20New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:245.08:476.42:34-0.52:34-0.96:208:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:185.29:396.23:25-0.73:29-0.96:218:19Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:155.310:335.94:15-0.84:23-0.86:228:18Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:155.411:315.55:03-0.85:18-0.56:238:17Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:145.45:52-0.76:13-0.26:238:16Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:285.11:105.46:42-0.47:130.26:248:16First Quarter31Thu
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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