33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

72°
H 85°
L 73°
NNE
5mph
Low tide
12:14 pm

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 : in 4h 18m at 12:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:354.510:544.94:210.94:270.76:426:10Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:254.211:464.75:011.25:081.06:416:11First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:174.05:481.55:571.26:406:11First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:394.61:104.06:511.77:001.36:396:12First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:344.52:064.08:151.88:141.36:376:13First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:304.63:024.19:211.69:161.16:366:14Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:274.83:564.310:111.310:070.86:356:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:205.14:474.610:551.010:540.56:336:15Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:085.45:325.011:360.711:400.26:326:16Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:515.66:145.412:160.56:316:17Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:315.86:545.812:260.012:550.26:306:18Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:105.87:356.11:11-0.11:340.06:286:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:505.78:196.21:57-0.22:14-0.16:276:19Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:335.59:086.22:44-0.12:570.06:266:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:225.210:066.03:320.13:430.16:246:21Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:224.911:105.94:250.44:350.36:236:22Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:294.85:230.75:350.66:216:23Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:155.812:364.76:310.96:470.86:206:23Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:195.71:424.77:481.08:080.86:196:24Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:235.72:474.98:590.99:170.66:176:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:245.83:485.19:560.710:150.46:166:26Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:225.94:445.310:450.511:060.26:156:26Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:155.95:335.611:300.311:530.16:136:27Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:025.96:175.812:110.36:126:28New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:435.86:566.012:380.112:500.36:116:29New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:215.67:326.01:200.21:260.36:096:29New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:575.48:075.92:000.42:020.46:086:30New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:335.18:425.62:370.62:370.66:076:31Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:114.89:225.33:140.93:130.96:056:32Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:564.510:095.13:501.23:521.16:046:32Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:504.311:034.94:301.44:341.36:026:33Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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