33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 73°
ESE
4mph
Low tide
12:52 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 43m at 12:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:48 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:584.91:044.67:020.47:33-0.17:195:15Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:565.12:034.48:180.48:39-0.27:195:16Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:565.33:064.39:270.39:39-0.37:195:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:575.54:104.310:280.110:35-0.47:195:17Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:575.75:134.411:240.011:29-0.57:195:18Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:535.96:094.512:18-0.17:195:19New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:436.06:574.512:21-0.61:08-0.27:195:20New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:295.97:414.61:11-0.61:53-0.27:195:21New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:135.88:244.51:56-0.52:35-0.17:195:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:565.59:074.42:40-0.43:140.07:195:22Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:405.19:544.33:21-0.13:510.17:195:23Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:244.810:434.34:010.24:280.27:195:24Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:104.411:324.24:420.55:050.47:195:25Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:544.25:250.95:450.57:195:26First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:194.212:384.06:141.16:310.67:195:27First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:064.21:253.87:171.37:270.77:195:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:544.32:153.78:311.38:290.77:185:29First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:464.43:103.69:341.29:260.67:185:30Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:414.64:073.710:271.010:160.37:185:31Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:364.95:013.911:170.711:050.17:175:32Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:285.25:504.112:040.57:175:33Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:145.66:344.412:500.27:175:34Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:575.87:174.712:40-0.41:320.07:165:35Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:385.98:004.91:27-0.62:14-0.27:165:35Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:205.98:485.12:14-0.62:55-0.47:155:36Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:065.79:415.13:01-0.63:38-0.47:155:37Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:565.410:405.23:50-0.44:22-0.47:145:38Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:525.111:405.34:42-0.15:10-0.37:145:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:504.85:400.36:04-0.17:135:40Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:395.312:494.56:470.57:090.17:125:41Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:395.31:514.38:050.78:220.27:125:42Third Quarter31Sun
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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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