33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 72°
SW
5mph
Low tide
12:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 22m at 12:09 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:02 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:455.38:146.22:000.32:060.46:016:34Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:265.19:016.12:450.42:480.56:006:34Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:144.99:585.93:320.63:340.65:596:35Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:154.711:035.84:220.84:260.75:576:36Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:254.75:190.95:270.95:566:37Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:085.812:324.86:251.06:400.95:556:37Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:105.81:365.07:370.97:590.95:536:38Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:115.92:375.38:430.79:080.65:526:39Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:095.93:365.69:390.410:050.45:516:40Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:066.04:325.910:280.210:580.25:506:40Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:006.05:236.211:140.011:480.15:486:41Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:506.06:106.411:590.05:476:42New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:375.86:536.512:370.112:420.15:466:43New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:195.67:336.41:230.21:230.25:446:43New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:015.38:136.22:070.42:040.45:436:44New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:435.08:565.82:500.62:450.75:426:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:304.79:445.53:311.03:270.95:416:46Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:254.510:405.14:141.34:111.25:396:46Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:244.411:374.94:581.54:591.45:386:47Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:204.45:481.75:531.65:376:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:304.81:114.46:481.76:561.75:366:49First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:194.81:594.67:521.78:021.65:356:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:074.92:464.88:461.58:591.45:346:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:544.93:325.19:301.29:481.15:326:51Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:405.04:175.410:101.010:340.95:316:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:275.15:015.810:490.811:200.75:306:53Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:135.25:446.111:290.65:296:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:575.26:276.412:060.512:100.45:286:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:405.28:116.612:540.41:550.36:277:55Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:245.28:576.62:420.32:410.36:267:56Full Moon30Mon
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 88% 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 (88% 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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