33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 73°
SE
9mph
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 5h 29m 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 - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:045.54:245.110:261.010:480.76:016:34Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:545.55:105.311:050.811:320.65:596:35Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:385.45:515.611:420.75:586:36Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:175.46:285.712:120.612:170.75:576:36New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:525.37:015.812:510.612:520.65:556:37New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:255.27:325.71:270.71:270.75:546:38New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:575.08:035.62:020.82:010.85:536:39New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:294.88:355.42:371.02:361.05:516:39Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:064.59:135.33:131.13:121.25:506:40Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:504.310:005.13:501.33:501.35:496:41Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:454.110:585.14:321.54:321.45:486:42Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:444.111:585.15:211.65:211.55:466:42First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:394.26:211.76:221.45:456:43First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:555.21:344.57:321.67:351.35:446:44First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:525.42:304.98:371.38:451.05:436:45First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:485.63:255.49:290.99:450.65:416:45Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:445.84:205.910:170.410:400.25:406:46Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:385.95:146.511:040.111:34-0.15:396:47Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:326.06:066.911:52-0.25:386:48Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:236.16:567.112:28-0.312:41-0.35:366:48Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:135.97:457.11:21-0.31:31-0.35:356:49Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:045.78:386.92:15-0.22:23-0.25:346:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:005.49:376.63:090.03:160.15:336:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:055.111:426.25:040.35:120.56:327:51Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:154.96:020.66:130.86:317:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:486.01:204.87:040.97:201.06:307:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:495.72:184.98:101.18:331.16:297:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:455.53:125.09:131.19:401.16:277:54Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:385.44:025.110:041.110:351.06:267:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:275.24:505.310:461.011:210.96:257:56Waning Crescent30Sat
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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