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Masonboro Inlet surf break

Masonboro Inlet surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 EST
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Masonboro Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Masonboro Inlet sea temperature is
12.2° C
 (Which is 8.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Masonboro Inlet this week:

The surf forecast for Masonboro Inlet over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Masonboro Inlet in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 1°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Sat morning, min -3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.2
ENE
0.1
SE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.2
ESE
0.9
SW
0.2
ESE
0.3
SE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)848884485899995689888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23366111074961277842119337617
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
W
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
30
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
15
S
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
WNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glassoffglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffoffoffoffcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:50PM
0.91
3:40AM
1.08
3:44PM
0.89
4:32AM
1.10
4:36PM
0.90
5:21AM
1.13
5:25PM
0.91
6:08AM
1.17
6:11PM
0.94
6:51AM
1.20
6:54PM
0.96
7:31AM
1.22
7:34PM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:20PM
0.11
10:08AM
0.19
10:13PM
0.10
11:01AM
0.17
11:03PM
0.07
11:51AM
0.13
11:51PM
0.04
12:37PM
0.10
12:35AM
0.01
1:20PM
0.06
1:17AM
-0.02
2:00PM
0.04
1:58AM
-0.04
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--
Sunset-5:21--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:24--5:25--5:27-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------3----------32
Temp. °C4661011111212101402471212121284
Feels °C (?)033568685-7-5-7-2-22567721
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Information about the Masonboro Inlet Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Masonboro Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Masonboro Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Masonboro 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 (Masonboro 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 Masonboro 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.

Masonboro Inlet is 13 km (8 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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