Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

71.6°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 3:08 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 / 0 meters

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

60.1°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 93%
Feels Like: 60.1°F
Wind: NNW 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.8 mph
Pressure: 29.97 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 73°F
L: 59°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 75°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 71°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 68°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 72°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 7.65 μg/m3
PM10: 7.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:28 AM
Moon Transit: 7:55 AM
Moonset: 3:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:25 AM - 9:55 AM
9:27 PM - 11:57 PM

Minor Periods

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 14 at 1:52AM EDT until October 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue October 14, 2025, 1:52 AM
Expires: Tue October 14, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * 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.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 63.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.48 μg/m3
PM10: 7.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:28 AM
Moon Transit: 7:55 AM
Moonset: 3:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:25 AM - 9:55 AM
9:27 PM - 11:57 PM

Minor Periods

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 66.8°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.08 μg/m3
PM10: 4.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:40 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 1:35 AM
Moon Transit: 8:47 AM
Moonset: 3:50 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:17 AM - 10:47 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM
1:05 AM - 2:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 64.5°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.58 μg/m3
PM10: 7.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 2:40 AM
Moon Transit: 9:34 AM
Moonset: 4:20 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:04 AM - 11:34 AM

Minor Periods

3:50 PM - 5:20 PM
2:10 AM - 3:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, October 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 59.2°F
Average Humidity: 47%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.84 μg/m3
PM10: 7.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:37 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 3:40 AM
Moon Transit: 10:17 AM
Moonset: 4:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:47 AM - 12:17 AM

Minor Periods

4:16 PM - 5:46 PM
3:10 AM - 4:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 63.3°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.7 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: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:36 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 4:40 AM
Moon Transit: 11:00 AM
Moonset: 5:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Minor Periods

4:40 PM - 6:10 PM
4:10 AM - 5:40 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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