Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

70.7°F 21.5°C
Comfortable Ideal for Swimming
70.7°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Pleasant and refreshing. Ideal for recreational swimming, triathlons, and active water recreation without thermal gear.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT

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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

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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)
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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

71.2°F
Patchy rain nearby
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 71.6°F
Wind: S 11.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 16.8 mph
Pressure: 29.93 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 93%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 73°F
L: 68°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 69°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 65°F
L: 51°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
5.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
107 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 39m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 5:17 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:02 AM
Transit 9:52 AM
Moonset 3:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:22 AM - 11:52 AM
9:45 PM - 12:15 AM

Minor Periods

3:32 AM - 5:02 AM
3:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 70.5°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Chance of Rain: 90%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 39m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 5:17 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:02 AM
Transit 9:52 AM
Moonset 3:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:22 AM - 11:52 AM
9:45 PM - 12:15 AM

Minor Periods

3:32 AM - 5:02 AM
3:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 63.6°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 37m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 5:16 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:03 AM
Transit 10:37 AM
Moonset 4:04 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:07 AM - 12:37 PM
10:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:33 AM - 6:03 AM
3:34 PM - 5:04 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 58.7°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 35m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 5:15 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:05 AM
Transit 11:23 AM
Moonset 4:36 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:53 AM - 1:23 PM
11:17 PM - 1:47 AM

Minor Periods

5:35 AM - 7:05 AM
4:06 PM - 5:36 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
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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