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

Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:23PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger on Wednesday. Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 21 at 2:26PM EDT until April 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 22 at 12:58AM EDT until April 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 12:58 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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.