33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 72°
NE
4mph
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 4h 45m 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:085.15:345.511:28-0.211:48-0.46:085:59Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:565.46:215.412:17-0.36:085:57Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:395.67:025.312:30-0.41:03-0.36:095:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:195.77:415.01:10-0.41:46-0.26:105:55Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:565.68:194.71:47-0.32:260.06:115:53Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:345.48:584.42:24-0.13:050.36:115:52Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:145.19:414.13:010.13:430.66:125:51Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:014.810:333.83:400.44:230.96:135:49Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:534.611:293.74:200.65:061.16:145:48Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:474.45:050.85:571.36:145:47Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:243.612:394.45:571.07:041.46:155:45Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:173.71:314.47:011.18:161.26:165:44Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:093.82:214.58:111.09:111.06:175:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:014.03:124.69:110.89:550.76:185:42Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:514.34:024.810:030.510:360.46:185:40Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:394.84:504.910:510.211:160.16:195:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:255.35:365.011:390.011:56-0.26:205:38New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:095.76:205.112:28-0.26:215:37New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:536.07:035.112:39-0.41:17-0.36:225:36New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:376.27:475.01:23-0.62:05-0.46:225:34New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:256.28:364.82:09-0.62:55-0.36:235:33Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:196.09:344.52:58-0.53:47-0.16:245:32Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:225.810:424.43:51-0.34:430.16:255:31Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:275.611:524.34:490.05:440.36:265:30First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:305.55:540.26:520.36:275:29First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:584.41:315.47:090.48:010.36:275:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:004.52:295.38:250.39:020.16:285:27Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:594.73:255.29:290.29:520.06:295:26Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:555.04:195.010:230.110:37-0.26:305:25Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:475.25:104.911:130.011:19-0.26:315:24Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:345.45:564.812:000.06:325:23Full Moon31Tue
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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