33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H -°
L 73°
SE
10mph
High tide
6:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 6:35 pm (5.0 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 - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:004.46:205.512:111.011:58 AM0.66:038:19Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:454.47:015.512:540.912:390.66:038:20New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:284.47:395.51:370.91:220.66:038:20New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:074.38:165.52:200.82:050.76:038:21New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:454.28:545.53:020.82:470.76:028:21New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:254.19:355.43:450.83:290.86:028:22Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:124.110:225.34:260.84:130.86:028:22Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:074.111:155.35:080.84:590.86:028:23Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:054.35:510.75:490.86:028:23Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:105.21:004.66:360.66:450.86:028:24First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:035.21:515.07:250.47:470.86:028:24First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:545.22:435.48:200.28:560.76:028:25First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:475.13:375.89:170.010:010.56:028:25Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:425.04:326.110:13-0.211:010.36:028:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:414.95:296.311:07-0.311:590.16:028:26Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:434.96:276.512:02-0.46:028:26Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:444.97:226.612:56-0.112:58-0.46:028:26Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:424.98:166.51:53-0.21:54-0.36:028:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:364.89:086.42:48-0.22:50-0.26:028:27Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:294.710:016.13:40-0.13:43-0.16:038:27Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:264.610:575.74:290.04:350.16:038:27Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:264.611:535.45:160.25:260.46:038:28Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:224.66:010.36:180.66:038:28Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:445.01:134.76:450.57:120.96:048:28Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:304.71:594.87:290.58:101.16:048:28Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:144.52:424.88:160.69:101.26:048:28Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:574.23:264.99:040.610:051.26:058:28Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:414.14:114.99:520.610:531.16:058:28Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:294.04:575.010:380.511:391.06:058:28Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:203.95:455.111:230.56:068:28Waning Crescent30Thu
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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