33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SW
6mph
High tide
5:08 am

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 : 11:29 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 5:08 am (3.7 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 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:145.012:374.86:240.36:49-0.37:195:15First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:135.11:354.67:390.57:55-0.37:195:16First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:135.22:364.58:540.48:59-0.37:195:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:145.33:394.49:580.39:57-0.47:195:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:155.44:404.410:550.110:51-0.57:195:18Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:135.65:374.511:480.011:42-0.67:195:19Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:065.76:284.612:37-0.17:195:20Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:525.77:124.712:31-0.61:22-0.17:195:21Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:335.67:534.71:17-0.62:03-0.17:195:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:125.58:334.71:59-0.52:400.07:195:22Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:495.29:154.62:39-0.33:160.17:195:23Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:274.910:004.43:180.03:500.27:195:24Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:084.610:484.33:560.24:240.37:195:25Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:514.311:364.34:350.55:000.57:195:26Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:354.15:170.85:390.67:195:27Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:234.212:203.96:051.06:260.77:195:28Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:114.31:083.87:071.27:260.87:185:29Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:014.42:003.78:201.18:330.77:185:30Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:554.62:573.79:251.09:310.57:185:31Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:514.93:553.910:200.710:230.27:175:32Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:465.24:524.111:110.411:13-0.17:175:33Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:375.65:444.512:000.17:175:34New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:245.96:334.912:03-0.412:47-0.27:165:35New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:086.17:195.212:52-0.71:32-0.57:165:35New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:516.28:065.41:41-0.82:16-0.77:155:36New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:376.08:565.52:30-0.83:01-0.87:155:37Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:275.89:535.53:19-0.63:47-0.87:145:38Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:225.410:545.44:11-0.34:35-0.77:145:39Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:215.111:555.45:060.05:27-0.47:135:40First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:214.86:090.46:26-0.27:125:41First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:565.31:224.67:250.67:340.07:125:42First Quarter31Fri
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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