Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

43.9°F

Measurement Time: Monday, February 2, 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

39°F
Sunny
Sunny
33.8°F
35.2°F
30%
WNW 7.2 mph
9.1 mph
30.2°F
23.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1024 mbar
1.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 37°F
L: 19°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 50°F
L: 34°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 53°F
L: 49°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 43°F
L: 34°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 50°F
L: 31°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 18.05 μg/m3
PM10: 18.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 275.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 6:48 PM
Moon Transit: 12:46 AM
Moonset: 7:44 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:16 AM - 2:46 AM
2:17 PM - 4:47 PM

Minor Periods

6:18 PM - 7:48 PM
7:14 AM - 8:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 12:38AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel will persist due to snow and very cold temperatures. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
36.9°F
18.5°F
27.9°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
10.1 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.43 μg/m3
PM10: 11.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 6:48 PM
Moon Transit: 12:46 AM
Moonset: 7:44 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:16 AM - 2:46 AM
2:17 PM - 4:47 PM

Minor Periods

6:18 PM - 7:48 PM
7:14 AM - 8:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
50°F
34°F
42.4°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
11.6 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.23 μg/m3
PM10: 20.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 260.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 7:53 PM
Moon Transit: 1:36 AM
Moonset: 8:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:06 AM - 3:36 AM
3:05 PM - 5:35 PM

Minor Periods

7:23 PM - 8:53 PM
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
52.7°F
48.6°F
49.9°F
81%
0.87 in
89%
0%
11.2 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.75 μg/m3
PM10: 17.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 206.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 8:56 PM
Moon Transit: 2:22 AM
Moonset: 8:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:52 AM - 4:22 AM
3:49 PM - 6:19 PM

Minor Periods

8:26 PM - 9:56 PM
8:13 AM - 9:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
43°F
33.6°F
40°F
82%
0 in
0%
0%
14.5 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.21 μg/m3
PM10: 13.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 222.82 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 9:56 PM
Moon Transit: 3:06 AM
Moonset: 9:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:36 AM - 5:06 AM
4:32 PM - 7:02 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 PM - 10:56 PM
8:38 AM - 10:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, February 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
50.1°F
31.4°F
40.3°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
15.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 15.65 μg/m3
PM10: 15.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 279.02 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 10:55 PM
Moon Transit: 3:48 AM
Moonset: 9:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:18 AM - 5:48 AM
5:14 PM - 7:44 PM

Minor Periods

10:25 PM - 11:55 PM
9:03 AM - 10:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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