33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H -°
L 73°
SE
11mph
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 3h 08m 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 - Aug 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:194.17:365.51:310.41:190.06:258:14New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:024.48:175.62:150.12:07-0.26:268:14New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:444.68:585.62:56-0.12:54-0.36:278:13New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:294.89:405.43:36-0.33:41-0.36:278:12Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:195.010:275.24:16-0.44:29-0.26:288:11Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:145.211:205.04:58-0.55:200.06:298:10Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:125.35:42-0.46:130.26:298:09First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:174.71:095.46:31-0.37:130.46:308:08First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:144.52:055.57:27-0.28:240.56:318:07First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:134.33:045.58:34-0.19:370.56:328:06First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:154.24:055.59:440.010:430.46:328:05Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:204.15:065.510:48-0.111:410.26:338:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:254.26:065.611:46-0.26:348:03Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:264.47:015.712:340.112:40-0.36:348:02Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:184.67:485.71:24-0.11:31-0.36:358:01Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:044.78:315.62:09-0.22:19-0.36:367:59Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:454.89:115.42:49-0.23:03-0.26:377:58Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:254.99:495.03:27-0.23:440.06:377:57Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:064.810:294.74:02-0.14:240.26:387:56Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:494.711:124.34:370.05:020.56:397:55Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:354.611:574.15:110.25:410.86:397:54Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:214.55:480.46:221.06:407:52Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:443.81:084.46:280.67:111.26:417:51Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:313.71:554.47:150.78:171.36:427:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:203.62:464.48:130.89:331.36:427:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:133.53:404.69:200.810:351.16:437:48Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:093.64:364.810:210.611:260.86:447:46Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:063.85:315.011:140.36:447:45Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:004.16:225.312:120.512:050.06:457:44Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:504.57:085.612:570.212:55-0.36:467:42New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:355.07:515.71:40-0.11:45-0.56:467:41New Moon31Wed
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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