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

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:46AM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 10:46 AM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flood waters will begin to affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland flooding becomes noticeable and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:15PM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 9:15 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, flood waters will affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered roads. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:46AM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 10:46 AM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flood waters will begin to affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland flooding becomes noticeable and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:15PM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 9:15 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, flood waters will affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered roads. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:15PM EDT until July 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 9:15 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Flood waters will affect lowlands along the east bank of the river with some minor overflow along the west bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 43.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday afternoon and continue falling to 39.8 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered roads. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.