33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 71°
NNE
2mph
High tide
6:02 am

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 : 12:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 6:02 am (3.9 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 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:134.24:085.69:42-0.110:450.36:258:15Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:204.35:115.810:48-0.311:450.06:268:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:274.46:136.011:49-0.56:268:13Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:324.77:106.212:42-0.312:48-0.76:278:12Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:304.98:016.31:36-0.51:45-0.76:288:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:215.18:506.12:27-0.72:38-0.76:288:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:105.29:375.83:13-0.73:28-0.66:298:09Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:595.210:255.43:57-0.74:17-0.46:308:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:495.111:154.94:39-0.55:04-0.16:318:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:425.05:19-0.25:520.36:318:06Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:064.512:334.95:590.06:400.76:328:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:554.21:224.86:420.37:351.06:338:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:423.92:114.67:300.58:401.26:348:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:313.73:004.58:280.69:471.36:348:02Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:223.63:524.59:310.710:421.26:358:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:163.64:464.510:280.611:301.06:368:00Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:133.75:394.711:180.56:367:59Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:063.96:274.912:150.812:050.36:377:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:534.17:085.112:580.512:500.26:387:56New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:344.37:465.21:390.31:340.16:397:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:114.68:205.22:170.12:170.06:397:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:474.88:555.12:530.02:59-0.16:407:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:254.99:315.03:28-0.13:410.06:417:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:095.010:134.74:03-0.24:250.16:417:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:595.111:034.54:41-0.25:120.26:427:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:565.25:23-0.16:030.46:437:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:004.312:555.26:100.07:020.66:437:47First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:014.21:545.37:080.18:130.76:447:45First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:034.12:555.48:200.19:300.66:457:44First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:094.23:585.59:380.110:360.36:467:43Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:164.35:015.610:45-0.111:330.06:467:41Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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