33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

83°
H 83°
L 72°
SSW
11mph
High tide
5:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 5:49 pm (4.8 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 - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:233.81:474.47:170.98:321.36:085:59Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:173.92:394.48:260.99:241.16:085:58Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:104.03:294.59:230.810:070.86:095:56Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:024.24:164.510:110.610:460.66:105:55Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:494.55:014.710:550.511:240.46:115:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:324.85:424.811:380.36:115:52New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:115.16:194.812:010.212:200.26:125:51New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:475.36:534.812:370.11:020.16:135:50New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:225.57:284.71:130.01:440.16:135:48New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:585.58:044.51:490.02:260.16:145:47Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:405.58:454.42:270.03:100.26:155:46Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:295.49:374.23:080.13:560.46:165:44Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:295.310:414.13:550.14:480.56:175:43Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:325.311:504.14:480.35:460.66:175:42First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:345.35:500.46:540.56:185:41First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:564.31:335.37:060.48:040.36:195:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:594.52:335.48:250.39:060.06:205:38Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:014.93:315.49:310.19:59-0.36:215:37Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:015.24:285.510:28-0.110:48-0.66:215:36Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:575.65:225.511:22-0.311:35-0.76:225:35Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:485.96:125.412:14-0.46:235:34Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:356.16:595.312:21-0.71:03-0.46:245:32Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:186.17:425.01:05-0.71:50-0.36:255:31Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:016.08:254.71:48-0.52:35-0.16:265:30Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:445.79:114.42:30-0.33:190.26:265:29Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:315.310:024.13:120.04:020.56:275:28Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:244.910:593.93:560.34:460.86:285:27Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:204.611:563.84:410.65:331.16:295:26Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:134.55:300.86:281.26:305:25Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:493.81:024.36:281.07:311.26:315:24Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:403.91:504.37:351.18:301.06:325:23Third Quarter31Wed
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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