Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Sunset Beach, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:08 AM EDT
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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:
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Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Brunswick County
GPS Coordinates: 33.837, -78.477
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Weather Near Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 54%
Feels Like: 80°F
Wind: NE 12.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 5.4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 80°F
L: 71°F

Sat
H: 82°F
L: 66°F

Sun
H: 82°F
L: 66°F

Mon
H: 81°F
L: 65°F

Tue
H: 82°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:02 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:32 AM - 7:02 AM6:37 PM - 9:07 PM
Minor Periods
9:59 PM - 11:29 PM12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 2:17AM EDT until September 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:17 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.
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 September 12 at 2:17AM EDT until September 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:17 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.
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 September 12 at 2:17AM EDT until September 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:17 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:00 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 10 AM this morning to 2 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.
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 September 12 at 2:17AM EDT until September 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:17 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:00 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 10 AM this morning to 2 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.
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 September 12 at 2:17AM EDT until September 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:17 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:00 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 10 AM this morning to 2 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.
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.9°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:02 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:32 AM - 7:02 AM6:37 PM - 9:07 PM
Minor Periods
9:59 PM - 11:29 PM12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.7°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 6:01 AM
Moonset: 1:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:31 AM - 8:01 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:11 PM - 2:41 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 7:03 AM
Moonset: 2:48 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:33 AM - 9:03 AM8:40 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor Periods
2:18 PM - 3:48 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 8:05 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:35 AM - 10:05 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 9:04 AM
Moonset: 4:35 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:34 AM - 11:04 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:05 PM - 5:35 PM12:57 AM - 2:27 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5