Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

54.1°F

Measurement Time: Monday, January 12, 2026, 11:08 AM EST

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Atlantic Ocean

Station Name: Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Brunswick County

GPS Coordinates: 33.837, -78.477

Nearby Water Temperatures

Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (10.3 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (13.9 mi)
Waccamaw River, Longs, SC (14.6 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (16.1 mi)
Buck Creek, Longs, SC (16.1 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach, SC (23.3 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (24.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear, NC (27.6 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC (28.3 mi)
Crabtree Swamp, Conway, SC (32.4 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (32.5 mi)
Waccamaw River, Bucksport, SC (37.8 mi)
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (40.3 mi)
Waccamaw River, Pawleys Island, SC (43.8 mi)
Little Pee Dee River, Galivants Ferry, SC (46.7 mi)

Weather Near Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Current Weather

41°F
Sunny
Sunny
37.7°F
45.8°F
41%
ENE 4.9 mph
5.7 mph
42.2°F
22.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1031 mbar
2.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 53°F
L: 33°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 57°F
L: 38°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 58°F
L: 48°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 34°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 44°F
L: 29°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.05 μg/m3
PM10: 3.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 2:05 AM
Moon Transit: 7:20 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:50 AM - 9:20 AM
8:48 PM - 11:18 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
1:35 AM - 3:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
52.9°F
32.7°F
42°F
45%
0 in
0%
0%
14.3 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.78 μg/m3
PM10: 3.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 186.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 2:05 AM
Moon Transit: 7:20 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:50 AM - 9:20 AM
8:48 PM - 11:18 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
1:35 AM - 3:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
57.2°F
37.9°F
46.9°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
8.9 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.43 μg/m3
PM10: 9.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:26 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 3:04 AM
Moon Transit: 8:06 AM
Moonset: 1:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:36 AM - 10:06 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:34 AM - 2:04 PM
2:34 AM - 4:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
58.1°F
47.8°F
52.3°F
47%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.03 μg/m3
PM10: 8.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 209.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 4:03 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 1:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:14 PM - 2:44 PM
3:33 AM - 5:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
54°F
34.2°F
46.7°F
60%
0.02 in
88%
0%
25.7 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.43 μg/m3
PM10: 5.44 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 5:00 AM
Moon Transit: 9:45 AM
Moonset: 2:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Minor Periods

2:01 PM - 3:31 PM
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
44°F
29.4°F
34°F
54%
0 in
0%
6%
19.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.95 μg/m3
PM10: 2.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 5:54 AM
Moon Transit: 10:38 AM
Moonset: 3:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:08 AM - 12:38 AM

Minor Periods

2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
5:24 AM - 6:54 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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