Surf Forecasts:
Masonboro Inlet surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Masonboro Inlet this week:
The surf forecast for Masonboro Inlet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Masonboro Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Masonboro Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you, we’re looking at a tough stretch ahead. Don't get your hopes up.
Honestly, the surf forecast for Masonboro Inlet over the next 16 days is about as exciting as watching paint dry. For the first week and a half, it’s a total bust. We’ve got nothing but flat, weak waves from the 10th right through to the 21st of September. That’s a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth mentioning. The energy is almost always in the weak zone (under 100), and the few times it does pick up, the swell directions aren't favoring this spot and the conditions are messy.
The one and only beacon of hope – and I mean the *only* one – pops up late in the game. On the afternoon of Tuesday, the 22nd of September, there’s a pulse of swell from the ENE, hitting about 5ft. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate 317, so it’ll have some push. The wind looks to be light offshore from the NNW, promising clean, peeling lines. That’s your window.
For a break that’s already labeled as inconsistent, this session on the 22nd afternoon is the standout. It’s the only time in the whole outlook where the conditions align for a decent surf. Given that it’s so far out, treat it as a promising rumor until we’re closer, but mark your calendar.
Forget about it being for beginners though – 5ft is solid, especially at an advanced break like this. If you’re an experienced surfer, that Tuesday afternoon is your only real shot. Any other day, don’t bother paddling out at Masonboro Inlet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 27 | 27 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 38 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 13 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:19PM1.44m | 8:46AM1.39m | 9:03PM1.40m | 9:31AM1.41m | 9:44PM1.34m | 10:14AM1.40m | 10:23PM1.27m | 10:56AM1.36m | 11:02PM1.20m | 11:38AM1.31m | 11:41PM1.13m | 12:22PM1.26m | 00:23AM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM-0.03m | 2:44AM-0.00m | 3:03PM-0.02m | 3:26AM-0.01m | 3:48PM0.02m | 4:05AM0.02m | 4:32PM0.08m | 4:44AM0.06m | 5:15PM0.15m | 5:23AM0.12m | 5:59PM0.22m | 6:03AM0.18m | 6:45PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 27 | 9 | 31 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 20 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 38 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 4 | — | — | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | S 4 | E 5 | S 4 | S 4 | E 15 | SE 14 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 11 | — | 6 | — | — | 45 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 15 | E 6 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 4 | — | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 39 | 40 | 18 | 15 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 624 | 335 | 37 | 623 | 267 | 579 | 1227 | 0 | 2 | 472 | 5 | 37 | 545 | 370 | 1809 | 2016 | 115 | 544 | 1136 | 335 |
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