Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is the southernmost beach in the Brunswick Islands, on the coast of Brunswick County, North Carolina. The Brunswick Islands visitor site says it appears on National Geographic's list of 21 best beaches in the world, and it suits visitors who want wide sand, quiet, and a walk to Bird Island. The sources used for this guide do not report current water conditions, so check a current surf and water report before you go.
Should you go to Sunset Beach today?
Good day to go
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Weather at Sunset Beach, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 am | Sunny | 48°F | N 17 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 55°F | N 18 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 61°F | N 20 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 65°F | N 18 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 66°F | N 18 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 64°F | N 18 mph | 0% |
Tides
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | Sun 3:31 am | 4.1 ft |
| Low | Sun 9:13 am | 1.0 ft |
| High | Sun 4:06 pm | 4.6 ft |
| Low | Sun 10:36 pm | 1.3 ft |
| High | Mon 4:23 am | 4.2 ft |
| Low | Mon 10:17 am | 1.0 ft |
| High | Mon 4:57 pm | 4.6 ft |
| Low | Mon 11:29 pm | 1.2 ft |
Beach and surf
| Water Temperature | In the mid 70s |
|---|---|
| UV Index | Moderate |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:21 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:36 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Is Sunset Beach a good beach and what are the water conditions today? |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
What can you do at Sunset Beach in North Carolina?
Sunset Beach in Brunswick County, North Carolina, is a wide stretch of beach that separates the surf from the marsh. The Brunswick Islands visitor site says the beach has no boardwalks or high-rises, and visitors bike and collect shells on the sand.
The same page names two favorites: a walk to Bird Island, which it calls a family favorite, and a visit to the Kindred Spirit Mailbox, where visitors write their thoughts and stories in the notebooks inside.
When is the best time to see the sun rise and set over the water at Sunset Beach?
The Brunswick Islands visitor site says that, like the other south-facing beaches on the islands, Sunset Beach lets visitors see the sun both rise and set over the water from late fall through early spring. The page attributes this to the island's position.
The page does not give exact sunrise or sunset times, so check before you go.
Sunset Beach: questions visitors ask
Is Sunset Beach a good beach?
The Brunswick Islands visitor site says Sunset Beach is on National Geographic's list of 21 best beaches in the world. The page does not give a date for that list, so check the current National Geographic list before you go.
What are the water conditions at Sunset Beach today?
The sources used for this guide do not report current water conditions, surf, or tides at Sunset Beach. Check a current surf and water report before you go.
How do you get to the Bird Island walk?
The Brunswick Islands visitor site does not give directions or parking for the Bird Island walk. It describes the walk as a family favorite at Sunset Beach.
Which Sunset Beach is this guide about?
Sunset Beach is a common place name. Wikipedia's disambiguation page lists several places with this name, including Sunset Beach, North Carolina, and this guide covers the Brunswick Islands beach in that state.
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