33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

87°
H 87°
L 73°
S
13mph
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 5h 17m 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:325.03:373.910:040.510:060.07:195:15Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:305.44:384.210:590.210:59-0.47:195:16Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:265.85:354.511:53-0.111:53-0.77:195:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:186.26:294.812:44-0.47:195:18New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:076.47:205.012:47-1.01:34-0.77:195:18New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:556.48:115.21:40-1.12:23-0.97:195:19New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:446.39:055.22:32-1.03:10-1.07:195:20Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:376.010:045.23:24-0.93:59-0.97:195:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:345.611:065.24:17-0.54:48-0.87:195:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:325.25:13-0.25:39-0.57:195:23First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:055.112:294.96:160.26:36-0.27:195:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:035.11:264.57:290.57:390.07:195:24First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:015.02:244.28:440.68:430.17:195:25First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:005.03:234.19:480.69:400.17:195:26Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:595.04:214.010:420.610:320.07:195:27Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:565.05:164.111:310.611:20-0.17:185:28Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:465.16:044.312:150.57:185:29Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:295.26:454.412:05-0.112:550.47:185:30Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:065.27:234.512:47-0.21:320.37:185:31Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:405.27:584.51:27-0.12:060.37:175:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:115.18:334.52:04-0.12:390.27:175:33Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:424.99:104.42:390.13:110.37:165:34Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:144.79:494.33:140.33:430.47:165:35Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:514.510:324.33:500.54:140.57:165:36Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:324.311:194.34:270.74:470.67:155:37Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:194.15:100.85:250.77:155:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:094.412:094.06:021.06:130.77:145:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:024.61:033.97:101.17:180.67:135:40Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:594.92:034.08:291.08:340.47:135:41Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:015.23:084.19:360.79:410.17:125:42Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:035.54:144.410:350.310:40-0.37:125:43Waning Crescent31Thu
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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