Local weather forecast

Weather in Sunset Beach, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 28468

Sunny
Now90°F

Sunny

High / Low94° / 73°
Rain chance10%
Wind6 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:49AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny90°5% rain
2 PMSunny94°6% rain
3 PMSunny93°6% rain
4 PMSunny92°6% rain
5 PMSunny91°6% rain
6 PMSunny89°8% rain
7 PMSunny86°9% rain
8 PMSunny83°10% rain
9 PMClear82°9% rain
10 PMClear82°10% rain
11 PMClear81°10% rain
12 AMClear80°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
94° 73°Sunny
Rain 10%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
94° 78°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 12 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
92° 76°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like104°F
Humidity63%
Pressure30.04 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind6 mph WSW
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index8
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:32 AM
Sunset08:05 PM
Moonrise04:39 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 104°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

83°F, 10% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 90°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 10%.

Very strong UV protection needed

UV index is 8. Use shade, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

Sunset Beach weather today

Sunny and 90°F in Sunset Beach, NC. Today's high is 94°F with a 10% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 63%, pressure is 30.04 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Sunset Beach

Sunrise is at 06:32 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 94°F and a low near 78°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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