Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

77.4°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:08 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 / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Brunswick County

GPS Coordinates: 33.837, -78.477

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Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (32.5 mi)
Waccamaw River, Bucksport, SC (37.8 mi)
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (40.3 mi)
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Little Pee Dee River, Galivants Ferry, SC (46.7 mi)

Weather Near Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Current Weather

68.5°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 70%
Feels Like: 68.5°F
Wind: NNE 9.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.3 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 80°F
L: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 78°F
L: 68°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 68°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 81°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 77°F
L: 66°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 7.59 μg/m3
PM10: 8.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 331.15 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 12:21 AM
Moon Transit: 7:03 AM
Moonset: 2:48 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:33 AM - 9:03 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

2:18 PM - 3:48 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 7:46PM EDT until September 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat September 13, 2025, 7:46 PM
Expires: Sun September 14, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.


Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 7:46PM EDT until September 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat September 13, 2025, 7:46 PM
Expires: Sun September 14, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.


Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 7:46PM EDT until September 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat September 13, 2025, 7:46 PM
Expires: Sun September 14, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.


Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 7:46PM EDT until September 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat September 13, 2025, 7:46 PM
Expires: Sun September 14, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Sunday, September 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 73.3°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.26 μg/m3
PM10: 8.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 331.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 12:21 AM
Moon Transit: 7:03 AM
Moonset: 2:48 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:33 AM - 9:03 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

2:18 PM - 3:48 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, September 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 71.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.28 μg/m3
PM10: 7.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 294.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 12:22 AM
Moon Transit: 8:05 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:35 AM - 10:05 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 65.7°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.02 μg/m3
PM10: 4.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 226.74 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:27 AM
Moon Transit: 9:04 AM
Moonset: 4:35 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:34 AM - 11:04 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:05 PM - 5:35 PM
12:57 AM - 2:27 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69.1°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.41 μg/m3
PM10: 4.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 257.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 2:35 AM
Moon Transit: 10:00 AM
Moonset: 5:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:44 PM - 6:14 PM
2:05 AM - 3:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 70°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:42 AM
Moon Transit: 10:49 AM
Moonset: 5:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:19 AM - 12:49 AM

Minor Periods

5:17 PM - 6:47 PM
3:12 AM - 4:42 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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