Sunset Beach, North Carolina Weather
Sunset Beach, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Sunset Beach, Brunswick County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Sunset Beach.
About Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Sunset Beach unfolds along a narrow barrier island, a ribbon of sand and sea oats kissed by the ceaseless Atlantic. It lies 21.6 miles east-north-east of Carolina Forest, SC (from Carolina Forest, SC: bearing 67°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east of Little River. Here, the landscape is defined by the ebb and flow of tides, the whisper of salt-laden breezes through dune grasses, and the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky. The sun, a benevolent sovereign, presides over days that stretch languidly, its golden descent painting the western horizon with hues of rose and amethyst, a daily spectacle that lends the place its very name. The air itself carries a certain weight, humid and rich with the brine of the ocean and the earthy scent of pine needles from the mainland, a palpable presence that clings to the skin and awakens the senses. The history of Sunset Beach is intrinsically linked to the maritime traditions of the region, its early days shaped by fishing and the hardy resilience of those who lived by the sea. While the island itself has seen periods of development and retreat, the spirit of its coastal economy persists, with tourism now playing a central role, drawing visitors to its tranquil shores. The iconic Bird Island, a protected sanctuary accessible by boat or a determined walk along the sand, stands as a testament to the enduring natural beauty that defines this stretch of coast, a haven for shorebirds and a quiet counterpoint to the gentle buzz of summer activity. Sunset Beach retains a character that feels both timeless and intimately connected to the rhythm of the ocean, a place where the simple act of watching the waves roll in can feel like a profound engagement with the world.
Live animated radar for Sunset Beach and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 33.880728°N, 78.512231°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28468 |
| Area Code | 910 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sunset Beach, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sunset Beach, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Sunset Beach includes coordinates 33.880728°N, 78.512231°W, situated in Brunswick County. ZIP code 28468. Telephone area code: 910. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
