Sunset Beach (NC) water temp
This data the coastal Sunset Beach ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in Sunset Beach
Water temperature in Sunset Beach today is 79.7°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Sunset Beach was recorded in 2020 and was 85.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2009 at 79.3°F. Sea water temperature in Sunset Beach is expected to rise to 81°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Sunset Beach is 80.6°F, the minimum temperature is 74.5°F, and the maximum is 85.3°F.
The swimming season in Sunset Beach lasts from May to November. During those months, Sunset Beach water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Sunset Beach in winter reaches 58.8°F, in spring 65.3°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 81.3°F, and in autumn it is 73.6°F.
Sunset Beach water temperature now
| September 5, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 79.7°F |
| September 4, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 79.5°F |
The ocean salinity in Sunset Beach is 33.92‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Sunset Beach for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Sunset Beach. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Sunset Beach. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 8" | 1' 7" | 1' 5" | 1' 4" |
| 0.5 m | 0.49 m | 0.44 m | 0.41 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 3" | 1' 3" | 1' 3" | 1' 5" |
| 0.39 m | 0.38 m | 0.39 m | 0.42 m |
Surf report in Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Sunset Beach temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Sunset Beach.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | |
| 77°F | 76.3°F | 75.2°F | 77.9°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 86°F | 85.1°F | 80.6°F | 78.3°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Sunset Beach: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Sunset Beach water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Sunset Beach. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Sunset Beach on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.1°F | 45.3°F | 69.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in January | ||||
| February | 57°F | 47.3°F | 65.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in February | ||||
| March | 59.5°F | 52.3°F | 67.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in March | ||||
| April | 64.4°F | 54.9°F | 73.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in April | ||||
| May | 72.1°F | 64.8°F | 80.4°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in May | ||||
| June | 79°F | 71.2°F | 84.4°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in June | ||||
| July | 82.4°F | 79.3°F | 86.7°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in July | ||||
| August | 82.8°F | 79.5°F | 86.4°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in August | ||||
| September | 80.6°F | 74.5°F | 85.3°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in September | ||||
| October | 74.1°F | 67.3°F | 82°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in October | ||||
| November | 66.2°F | 57.9°F | 73.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in November | ||||
| December | 61.2°F | 52.2°F | 70°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Sunset Beach
