33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 73°
SE
6mph
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 3h 40m 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 - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:415.32:564.29:180.69:290.17:115:43Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:445.44:024.210:190.510:270.07:105:44Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:465.55:034.411:140.411:20-0.17:105:45Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:425.75:574.612:030.27:095:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:305.86:424.712:10-0.312:480.17:085:47New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:125.87:224.912:56-0.31:290.17:075:48New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:515.77:594.91:38-0.32:060.17:065:49New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:275.48:354.92:17-0.12:400.17:065:50Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:035.19:134.82:540.13:130.27:055:51Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:414.89:544.73:300.43:470.37:045:52Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:214.510:394.54:060.74:210.57:035:53Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:064.211:264.54:421.04:580.77:025:54First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:524.05:241.25:390.97:015:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:154.412:413.96:151.46:301.07:005:56First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:064.51:333.87:311.67:361.16:595:57First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:014.62:303.88:521.58:460.96:585:58First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:014.83:303.99:541.29:450.66:575:59Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:015.14:274.210:450.910:370.26:565:59Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:565.55:204.611:320.611:28-0.16:556:00Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:465.86:095.112:170.26:546:01Full Moon20Sat
21Sun6:326.16:545.512:18-0.41:01-0.16:536:02Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:156.27:405.81:08-0.61:44-0.46:526:03Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:586.28:276.01:57-0.72:27-0.56:506:04Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:445.99:196.02:46-0.63:11-0.56:496:05Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:355.610:175.93:36-0.33:57-0.36:486:06Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:335.211:195.84:290.04:47-0.16:476:07Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:364.85:270.45:440.36:466:07Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:215.612:404.66:340.86:530.56:446:08Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:245.51:444.47:531.08:110.66:436:09Third Quarter29Mon
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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