Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

76.6°F

Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:08 AM 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

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

81°F
Clear
Clear
88.5°F
87.1°F
88%
SW 6.3 mph
13.2 mph
80.4°F
75.1°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1013 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 95°F
L: 75°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 102°F
L: 75°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 88°F
L: 75°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 87°F
L: 75°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 79°F
L: 69°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 17.3 μg/m3
PM10: 18.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 113 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 3:26 AM
Moon Transit: 10:38 AM
Moonset: 6:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
2:56 AM - 4:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:28AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:28 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.


Friday, June 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.2°F
75.4°F
83.4°F
78%
0 in
8%
0%
20.1 mph
10


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.94 μg/m3
PM10: 12.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 3:26 AM
Moon Transit: 10:38 AM
Moonset: 6:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
2:56 AM - 4:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
101.5°F
75.1°F
83°F
75%
0.01 in
36%
0%
12.5 mph
10.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.76 μg/m3
PM10: 14.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 4:11 AM
Moon Transit: 11:39 AM
Moonset: 7:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:14 AM - 2:44 AM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
3:41 AM - 5:11 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87.6°F
75.2°F
80.4°F
80%
0.13 in
66%
0%
19 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.73 μg/m3
PM10: 14.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 5:05 AM
Moon Transit: 12:45 AM
Moonset: 8:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:18 AM - 3:48 AM
12:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Minor Periods

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
4:35 AM - 6:05 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Monday, June 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87°F
75.3°F
80.2°F
78%
0.11 in
64%
0%
18.1 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.39 μg/m3
PM10: 7.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 6:10 AM
Moon Transit: 1:53 PM
Moonset: 9:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:26 AM - 4:56 AM
1:23 PM - 3:53 PM

Minor Periods

9:04 PM - 10:34 PM
5:40 AM - 7:10 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
79.3°F
69.1°F
75°F
77%
0.02 in
36%
0%
13.2 mph
8.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.03 μg/m3
PM10: 6.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 7:23 AM
Moon Transit: 3:00 PM
Moonset: 10:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:33 AM - 6:03 AM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Minor Periods

9:59 PM - 11:29 PM
6:53 AM - 8:23 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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