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 June 6 at 2:41AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 2:41 AM
Expires: Sat June 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of extremely dry fine fuels as per state fire officials, along with low relative humidity and slightly gusty winds, will lead to an enhanced fire danger today, especially away from the coast. Relative humidity values are expected to fall to around 30 to 35 percent away from the coast with southwest winds gusting up to around 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.

Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 7:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 7:43 PM
Expires: Sat June 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of extremely dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger Saturday and Sunday. Relative humidity values will drop to around 25-30 percent mainly away from the coast, with southwest winds gusting around 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.

Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 7:52 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 12:00 PM

The combination of extremely dry fine fuels as per state fire officials, combined with low relative humidity and gusty southwest winds, will lead to an enhanced fire danger Sunday afternoon, especially away from the immediate coast. Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the low and mid 30s away from the coast with southwest winds gusting 15 to 20 mph.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn in your county or town. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution and have fire suppression equipment readily available. People area also urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 6 at 8:14PM EDT until June 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 8:14 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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.