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

82.9°F
Clear
Clear
91.7°F
84.8°F
61%
S 7.2 mph
13.9 mph
79.7°F
73°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1011 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 91°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 87°F
L: 72°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 82°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 88°F
L: 77°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 83°F
L: 74°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.7 μg/m3
PM10: 8.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 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

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 15 at 2:08PM EDT until June 15 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 2:08 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Monday, June 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
91.2°F
72.9°F
80.6°F
78%
0 in
10%
0%
14.5 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.14 μg/m3
PM10: 7.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.42 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
87.4°F
72.3°F
77.3°F
63%
0.01 in
17%
0%
13 mph
4.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.88 μg/m3
PM10: 8.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.25 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

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
82.1°F
72.8°F
77.4°F
76%
0.04 in
57%
0%
13.9 mph
6.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.88 μg/m3
PM10: 3.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 8:39 AM
Moon Transit: 4:00 PM
Moonset: 11:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:36 AM - 7:06 AM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:09 AM - 9:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
88.3°F
76.6°F
80.7°F
74%
0.06 in
57%
0%
18.8 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.6 μg/m3
PM10: 6.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 9:52 AM
Moon Transit: 4:55 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:34 AM - 8:04 AM
4:25 PM - 6:55 PM

Minor Periods

9:22 AM - 10:52 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
82.9°F
73.7°F
77.3°F
76%
0.03 in
48%
0%
21 mph
3.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.14 μg/m3
PM10: 6.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 115.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 11:01 AM
Moon Transit: 5:44 PM
Moonset: 12:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:26 AM - 8:56 AM
5:14 PM - 7:44 PM

Minor Periods

10:31 AM - 12:01 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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