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)
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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

78.1°F
Clear
Clear
83.5°F
85.5°F
93%
SW 10.1 mph
17.1 mph
79.2°F
75.5°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 91°F
L: 77°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 94°F
L: 80°F
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Thu
H: 93°F
L: 80°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 93°F
L: 80°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 95°F
L: 80°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.7 μg/m3
PM10: 4.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 113 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:20 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 1:22 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:15 PM - 10:45 PM

Minor Periods

12:52 AM - 2:22 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 6 at 8:02PM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 8:02 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current, particularly in the afternoon. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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 July 7 at 3:49AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 3:49 AM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong South to North longshore current is expected, mainly during the afternoon and evening. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Today. * 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
91.1°F
77.4°F
83.4°F
78%
0.06 in
57%
0%
15.2 mph
10.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.95 μg/m3
PM10: 6.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 112.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:20 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 1:22 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:15 PM - 10:45 PM

Minor Periods

12:52 AM - 2:22 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
93.8°F
80.2°F
85.7°F
69%
0 in
8%
0%
16.8 mph
10


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.07 μg/m3
PM10: 8.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:49 AM
Moon Transit: 7:33 AM
Moonset: 2:29 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:03 AM - 9:33 AM
9:04 PM - 11:34 PM

Minor Periods

1:59 PM - 3:29 PM
12:19 AM - 1:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Thundery outbreaks in nearby
93.1°F
80.3°F
85.2°F
70%
0.12 in
57%
0%
19.9 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.66 μg/m3
PM10: 8.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 1:22 AM
Moon Transit: 8:25 AM
Moonset: 3:39 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:55 AM - 10:25 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:09 PM - 4:39 PM
12:52 AM - 2:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, July 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.4°F
80°F
85.6°F
68%
0.02 in
36%
0%
17.9 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.2 μg/m3
PM10: 7.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.32 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 2:01 AM
Moon Transit: 9:22 AM
Moonset: 4:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:52 AM - 11:22 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:23 PM - 5:53 PM
1:31 AM - 3:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95°F
80.1°F
86.9°F
64%
0.01 in
36%
0%
16.1 mph
9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.22 μg/m3
PM10: 9.84 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 2:49 AM
Moon Transit: 10:24 AM
Moonset: 6:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:54 AM - 12:24 AM

Minor Periods

5:36 PM - 7:06 PM
2:19 AM - 3:49 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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