Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) Live Wave Data & Surf Conditions

The Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) buoy (Station 41024) provides real-time wave and marine weather data off the coast of NC. This station delivers live wave height, swell period, wind direction, and ocean conditions essential for surfers, mariners, and forecasters.

Current Conditions

📊 Limited Data Available

This station provides basic meteorological data. For full wave analysis and interactive charts, visit stations with spectral wave data.

This station has limited data availability.

Station Info

Station ID
41024
Location
33.837°N, -78.477°W
Data Sources
NDBC
Raw Data Access
NDBC Spectral Data
Program
IOOS Partners
Type
buoy

About Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) Buoy

The Sunset Nearshore, NC (SUN2) buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network . It continuously measures wave height, swell period, wind wave direction, and other ocean conditions. This data supports safe navigation, surf forecasting, weather modeling, and coastal research across NC.

Data Applications

  • Surfers: track swell height, direction, and period
  • Mariners: monitor sea state and marine safety conditions
  • Weather forecasters: analyze storm and ocean-atmosphere interactions
  • Researchers: study long-term wave climate and coastal changes