33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

87°
H 90°
L 74°
SE
6mph
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 4h 58m 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 - Oct 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:426.37:545.41:32-0.92:05-0.76:085:58New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:316.38:445.22:18-0.92:57-0.56:095:57Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:266.29:414.83:06-0.73:50-0.36:095:56Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:275.910:474.53:58-0.54:460.06:105:54Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:325.711:554.34:54-0.15:480.36:115:53First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:365.55:570.26:590.56:125:52First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:014.21:385.37:120.48:130.66:125:50First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:034.22:385.28:290.49:150.56:135:49Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:044.33:355.19:320.310:050.46:145:48Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:004.54:285.110:250.210:480.26:155:46Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:514.85:165.011:120.211:260.16:155:45Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:365.05:594.911:560.16:165:44Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:165.26:374.812:030.012:380.26:175:43Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:525.37:124.712:390.01:160.26:185:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:255.37:454.61:140.01:520.36:195:40Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:575.28:174.31:490.12:280.56:195:39Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:295.08:524.12:240.23:030.66:205:38Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:054.89:333.82:590.43:390.86:215:36Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:484.710:233.63:360.64:191.06:225:35Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:404.611:203.54:150.85:031.16:235:34Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:364.54:580.95:561.26:235:33Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:163.512:314.65:511.07:031.16:245:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:103.71:254.76:570.98:110.96:255:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:054.02:204.98:120.79:070.66:265:30Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:014.53:155.09:170.49:550.16:275:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:565.04:105.110:150.010:41-0.36:285:27Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:515.65:045.311:09-0.311:27-0.66:295:26Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:436.15:565.412:03-0.56:295:25New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:336.56:465.412:16-0.912:56-0.76:305:24New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:226.77:365.21:05-1.01:49-0.76:315:23New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:136.68:285.01:56-1.02:42-0.66:325:22Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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