33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

88°
H 89°
L 73°
SSW
12mph
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 6h 02m 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 - Feb 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:035.95:154.811:29-0.111:36-0.77:115:44Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:586.36:125.312:21-0.57:105:45New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:486.67:045.712:31-1.01:11-0.87:095:46New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:366.67:535.91:24-1.11:59-1.07:095:47New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:246.48:455.92:16-1.12:45-1.07:085:47Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:146.19:395.83:07-0.83:32-0.97:075:48Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:095.610:385.63:59-0.54:20-0.67:065:49Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:085.211:385.44:530.05:09-0.37:055:50First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:064.75:530.46:040.17:045:51First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:375.21:044.47:030.87:070.47:045:52First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:365.02:024.28:211.08:170.67:035:53First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:364.93:014.19:281.19:200.57:025:54Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:374.93:594.210:211.010:130.47:015:55Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:334.94:524.411:060.911:000.37:005:56Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:235.05:404.611:470.811:440.26:595:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:055.16:214.812:240.66:585:58Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:415.26:584.912:250.11:000.56:575:59Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:135.37:325.01:030.11:340.46:566:00Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:435.28:045.01:400.22:060.46:556:01Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:115.18:355.02:150.32:380.46:536:02Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:414.99:094.92:490.43:080.66:526:02Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:144.69:494.83:250.63:380.76:516:03Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:544.410:384.84:030.84:120.86:506:04Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:434.211:344.94:450.94:510.86:496:05Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:404.25:361.15:400.96:486:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:325.012:404.26:411.26:470.96:476:07Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:335.21:434.38:001.28:100.76:456:08Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:375.52:504.69:120.99:230.36:446:08Waning Crescent28Thu
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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