Masonboro Inlet Surf Break
Lat Long: 34.18° N 77.82° W

Masonboro Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Masonboro Inlet

Issued: 1 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Masonboro Inlet sea temperature is
23.0° C

2.9°C colder than average for this time of year

Masonboro Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Masonboro Inlet surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Masonboro Inlet over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.9
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
SSW
4
1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.4
SW
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
43
31
17
18
23
14
19
15
40
36
28
39
110
32
23
7
7
7
9
14
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
5
NNW
5
WSW
20
SSW
15
WNW
5
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
NE
10
SE
5
ESE
15
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:22PM1.09m
2:38AM1.07m
3:22PM1.16m
3:38AM1.05m
4:23PM1.24m
4:40AM1.05m
5:24PM1.32m
5:43AM1.05m
6:23PM1.40m
6:44AM1.07m
7:21PM1.46m
7:44AM1.09m
8:18PM1.49m
8:43AM1.11m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.22m
9:24AM0.07m
10:01PM0.20m
10:20AM0.03m
11:08PM0.16m
11:18AM-0.02m
00:10AM0.10m
12:15PM-0.07m
1:10AM0.04m
1:11PM-0.12m
2:06AM-0.01m
2:06PM-0.15m
3:00AM-0.05m
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
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rain showers
thunderstorm
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clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
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8:21
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
 mm
1
1
4
1
16
Temp °C
29
23
24
24
23
25
26
24
29
30
26
29
30
28
29
29
26
27
27
26
27
Feels °C
28
22
24
24
23
25
25
24
29
28
25
33
31
29
32
30
30
29
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.8
SSW
5
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
16
13
12
17
18
23
14
19
11
10
12
9
5
37
2
7
22
24
24
15
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SE
6
0.5
S
6
Energy kJ
1
2
2
14
4
4
2
5
2
2
2
5
7
15
7
7
7
5
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.3
SE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
7
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
1
9
5
5
1
4
3
2
1
2
2
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.9
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.5
SE
5
0.3
S
3
0.6
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.6
SSW
4
1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.4
SW
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
NE
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
2
43
31
11
2
8
14
15
40
36
28
39
110
32
23
2
6
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
115
1080
115
544
154
1188
1557
1758
561
531
519
5
37
992
5
229
975
992
975
852
17
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
1
4
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
7
6
5
6
8
5
7
6
5
7
5
5
5
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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 16 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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