33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

87°
H 86°
L 74°
ESE
5mph
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 6h 01m 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 - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:086.49:264.72:48-0.83:36-0.46:335:21Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:096.010:334.43:41-0.54:32-0.16:345:20Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:145.711:414.34:38-0.25:310.26:355:20First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:175.45:400.26:350.46:365:19First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:454.31:155.26:510.47:420.56:375:18First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:444.32:115.08:050.58:420.56:385:17First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:394.43:044.79:100.59:310.46:385:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:324.63:554.610:030.510:120.36:395:15Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:214.84:434.510:500.410:500.26:405:15Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:075.05:274.411:330.411:280.16:415:14Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:485.26:084.412:140.46:425:13Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:265.26:454.312:050.012:530.46:435:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:005.37:204.312:440.01:300.46:445:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:335.27:544.11:220.12:070.56:455:11Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:055.18:293.91:590.22:440.56:465:11Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:414.99:073.72:350.43:220.66:475:10Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:214.89:543.63:120.54:020.76:485:09Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:094.710:503.53:510.64:430.86:495:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:034.711:463.74:340.75:290.86:505:08Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:574.75:240.76:210.76:515:08Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:413.912:494.76:250.77:210.66:525:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:354.31:434.77:380.68:210.26:525:07Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:314.82:394.78:490.49:16-0.16:535:07Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:285.33:374.89:520.110:08-0.56:545:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:255.84:364.910:49-0.210:59-0.86:555:06Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:216.25:345.011:45-0.511:52-1.06:565:06New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:156.56:295.012:41-0.66:575:06New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:076.67:225.012:46-1.11:35-0.76:585:05New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:586.68:144.81:39-1.02:28-0.76:595:05Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:526.39:114.62:32-0.93:21-0.57:005:05Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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