33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
H -°
L 73°
SE
7mph
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 4h 30m 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 - Mar 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:285.52:494.49:070.99:200.66:426:10Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:315.53:514.510:060.810:180.46:416:11Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:305.54:494.710:550.711:080.36:406:12Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:245.65:384.911:400.611:540.26:386:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:095.76:205.212:200.56:376:13New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:485.66:575.312:370.112:560.46:366:14New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:235.57:315.41:160.21:300.46:346:15New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:565.48:035.41:530.32:030.46:336:16New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:285.18:365.32:280.52:360.56:326:16Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:014.99:105.13:010.73:090.76:316:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:384.69:504.93:350.93:430.96:296:18Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:234.310:374.84:111.24:191.16:286:19Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:134.111:304.84:511.44:591.36:276:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:074.05:391.65:481.46:256:20First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:274.81:024.06:461.76:521.46:246:21First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:254.91:594.18:101.78:081.26:226:22First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:255.12:574.49:171.49:140.96:216:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:245.43:544.810:081.010:110.46:206:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:205.74:495.310:550.611:040.06:186:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:136.05:415.911:400.211:56-0.36:176:25Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:026.26:306.412:26-0.16:166:26Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:496.37:176.712:48-0.51:12-0.46:146:27Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:356.28:066.81:39-0.51:58-0.46:136:27Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:235.98:576.72:30-0.42:45-0.36:126:28Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:165.69:566.43:22-0.13:35-0.16:106:29Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:185.211:006.14:170.24:290.36:096:30Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:264.95:150.65:280.66:086:30Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:055.912:324.76:210.96:390.96:066:31Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:095.71:354.77:371.17:571.06:056:32Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:105.62:364.78:471.19:060.96:036:33Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:095.53:324.99:411.110:010.86:026:33Waning Crescent31Thu
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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