Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) (41024) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 41024, Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2), reports real-time marine conditions from 33.837°N, 78.477°W in the western North Atlantic (North Carolina). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Current conditions at Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2)
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:08 UTC, Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) (41024) is reporting water temperature 87°F, air temperature 85°F, wind from the SSW at 9 mph gusting 11 mph, and barometric pressure 29.94 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 87°F
- Air temperature
- 85°F
- Wind
- SSW 9 mph (gust 11)
- Barometric pressure
- 29.94 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:08 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 41024. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 41024 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 41024 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the western North Atlantic
Conditions along the Atlantic coast are driven by swell direction and the shifting western edge of the Gulf Stream. Northeast winds against an outgoing tide stack up steep, dangerous seas at inlets, and water temperature can change 10–20°F over just a few miles as the Gulf Stream boundary moves.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is NOAA buoy 41024 located?
- Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) (41024) reports from 33.837°N, 78.477°W in the western North Atlantic (North Carolina).
- How often is NOAA buoy 41024 updated?
- Station 41024 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 41024 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.