Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

75.7°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 20, 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 (24.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear, NC (27.6 mi)
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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

75.9°F
Fog
Conditions: Fog
Humidity: 97%
Feels Like: 81.3°F
Wind: SE 7.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.5 mph
Pressure: 29.84 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 87°F
L: 68°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 76°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 55°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 77°F
L: 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 84°F
L: 66°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 11.47 μg/m3
PM10: 12.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 294.15 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 2:31 AM
Moon Transit: 8:17 AM
Moonset: 2:12 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:47 AM - 10:17 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:42 PM - 3:12 PM
2:01 AM - 3:31 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 7:55PM EDT until May 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.


Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:31AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 9:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 AM EDT Tuesday, the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 7:55PM EDT until May 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.


Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:31AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 9:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 AM EDT Tuesday, the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:31AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 9:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 AM EDT Tuesday, the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 76.9°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.67 μg/m3
PM10: 13.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 294.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 2:31 AM
Moon Transit: 8:17 AM
Moonset: 2:12 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:47 AM - 10:17 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:42 PM - 3:12 PM
2:01 AM - 3:31 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1

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: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 3:00 AM
Moon Transit: 12:46 AM
Moonset: 3:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:16 AM - 2:46 PM
12:16 AM - 2:46 PM

Minor Periods

2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
2:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, May 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 63°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 5

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: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 3:28 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:59 PM - 5:29 PM
2:58 AM - 4:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 66.5°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 5

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: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 4:00 AM
Moon Transit: 10:44 AM
Moonset: 5:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:14 AM - 12:44 AM

Minor Periods

5:11 PM - 6:41 PM
3:30 AM - 5:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 73.6°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 6

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: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 4:35 AM
Moon Transit: 11:40 AM
Moonset: 6:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:18 AM - 2:48 AM
11:10 AM - 1:40 PM

Minor Periods

6:28 PM - 7:58 PM
4:05 AM - 5:35 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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