Mason s Inlet surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 26 Feb 2026 EST
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Mason s Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mason s Inlet sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is 12.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mason s Inlet this week:

The surf forecast for Mason s Inlet over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mason s Inlet in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 27th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 27th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 3rd Mar)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mason s Inlet over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
0.1
E
1.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.7
ENE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.4
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)6147776599799866799889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13142681647430191219184038356351257506692258144123
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
15
SW
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
0
W
5
N
5
NE
10
SE
30
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
15
NW
15
NW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassglassglassoncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:09AM
1.20
3:39PM
0.96
4:17AM
1.23
4:45PM
1.02
5:18AM
1.26
5:45PM
1.09
6:13AM
1.30
6:38PM
1.16
7:01AM
1.30
7:25PM
1.22
7:46AM
1.29
8:10PM
1.25
8:26AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:52AM
0.13
10:01PM
-0.01
10:56AM
0.08
11:04PM
-0.05
11:52AM
0.02
12:02AM
-0.10
12:41PM
-0.04
12:54AM
-0.14
1:26PM
-0.08
1:41AM
-0.15
2:07PM
-0.09
2:26AM
-0.13
2:46PM
-0.09
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35-
Sunset--6:04--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08
cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--673-1-------1------
Temp. °C15161514129111718151717108626991617
Feels °C (?)1098121059161815151543-1-6-1361316
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The above surf forecast table for Mason s Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mason s Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mason s Inlet surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mason s Inlet) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mason s Inlet may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Mason s Inlet is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Wilmington. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wilmington. Wilmington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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