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Visitor guide

Sunset Beach Pier

Sunset Beach Pier is a 900-foot public ocean fishing pier in Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina, on the Brunswick Islands. It suits visitors who want to fish from land, with a snack bar, a tackle shop, and full handicap access. The one thing to know is that the source does not say whether Sunset Beach Pier is open today or what the fishing is like now, so check before you go.

Should you go to Sunset Beach Pier today?

Good day to go

  • Dry daytime forecast.
  1. Mon 19Dry daytime forecast
  2. Tue 20Dry daytime forecast
  3. Wed 21Dry daytime forecast
  4. Thu 22Dry daytime forecast
  5. Fri 23Dry daytime forecast

Updated Oct 18, 5:44 am. Our own calculation from official forecasts; conditions can change fast.

Weather at Sunset Beach Pier, today

TimeSkyTempWindRain
8 amSunny50°FN 18 mph0%
10 amSunny54°FN 21 mph0%
12 pmSunny59°FN 21 mph0%
2 pmSunny63°FN 20 mph0%
4 pmSunny64°FN 21 mph0%
6 pmClear63°FN 20 mph0%

Source: National Weather Service hourly forecast for 33.862, -78.519.

Tides

TideTimeHeight
HighSun 3:31 am4.1 ft
LowSun 9:13 am1.0 ft
HighSun 4:06 pm4.6 ft
LowSun 10:36 pm1.3 ft
HighMon 4:23 am4.2 ft
LowMon 10:17 am1.0 ft
HighMon 4:57 pm4.6 ft
LowMon 11:29 pm1.2 ft

Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW). Predictions, not observations.

Source: NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions, station 8658120.

Beach and surf

Water TemperatureIn the mid 70s
UV IndexModerate

Source: NWS surf zone forecast, zone NCZ110.

Daylight

Sunrise7:21 am
Sunset6:37 pm

Source: computed for the location (OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center)).

Question visitors askIs Sunset Beach Pier open and what is the fishing like?
CountyBrunswick County

What can you get at Sunset Beach Pier?

Sunset Beach Pier extends 900 feet into the Atlantic. According to the Brunswick Islands fishing piers page, the pier has a snack bar and a tackle shop, and it is fully handicap accessible, with free scooter chairs.

The same page says that all five public ocean piers in the Brunswick Islands offer food, bait, tackle and rentals.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

How much does it cost to fish at Sunset Beach Pier?

Fishing passes at Sunset Beach Pier vary by pier and can include daily, multi-day and full-season permits, according to the Brunswick Islands fishing piers page. The page does not list prices, so check the current pass prices with the pier before you go.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

What rules apply at Sunset Beach Pier?

The Brunswick Islands fishing piers page says the piers are under the authority of individual towns, so local pier regulations may vary. The page does not list specific rules for Sunset Beach Pier, such as rules on pets, alcohol or glass, so ask the pier or the Town of Sunset Beach before you go.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

Sunset Beach Pier: questions visitors ask

Is Sunset Beach Pier open today?

The Brunswick Islands fishing piers page does not give current opening status or hours for Sunset Beach Pier. Check before you go with the pier or the Town of Sunset Beach.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

What is the fishing like at Sunset Beach Pier?

The Brunswick Islands fishing piers page says that residents and visitors on the piers are usually willing to share advice on what is biting and how to catch it. The page does not report current catches, tide or surf conditions.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

How long is Sunset Beach Pier?

Sunset Beach Pier is a 900-foot stretch extending into the ocean, according to the Brunswick Islands fishing piers page.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

Is Sunset Beach Pier accessible for visitors with disabilities?

Yes. The Brunswick Islands fishing piers page says Sunset Beach Pier is fully handicap accessible and offers free scooter chairs.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

What kinds of fishing passes does Sunset Beach Pier sell?

The Brunswick Islands fishing piers page says pass types vary from pier to pier and may include daily, multi-day and full-season permits. The page does not give prices, so confirm current prices before you go.

Source: Fishing Piers in Brunswick Islands, NC (ncbrunswick.com).

Guide checked against official sources on October 18, 2026.

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