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Masonboro Inlet Surf Forecast
/ Carolina North (37 breaks) / North Carolina (27 breaks) /
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Masonboro Inlet surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.4° C
(Which is 2.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Masonboro Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) 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 (Apr 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Masonboro Inlet over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 16 | E 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 5 | E 8 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | |
32 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 144 | 179 | 40 | 113 | 34 | 56 | 36 | 17 | 6 | 42 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 60 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:35AM1.21m | 4:16PM1.11m | 4:35AM1.19m | 5:14PM1.17m | 5:29AM1.18m | 6:05PM1.24m | 6:18AM1.16m | 6:52PM1.29m | 7:04AM1.14m | 7:35PM1.32m | 7:45AM1.12m | 8:15PM1.34m | 8:24AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM0.11m | 10:12AM0.10m | 10:31PM0.11m | 11:07AM0.08m | 11:31PM0.08m | 11:56AM0.04m | 00:25AM0.06m | 12:41PM0.02m | 1:13AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.00m | 1:58AM0.02m | 2:02PM-0.00m | 2:39AM0.03m | 2:40PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
 | 7:49 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 |
— | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 20 |
18 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | E 13 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 4 | E 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
 kJ | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 107 | 19 | 69 | 17 | 56 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 60 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 17 | E 16 | E 7 | S 5 | E 13 | S 5 | — | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 34 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 14 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | E 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | SSW 6 | NNE 3 | NNW 2 | — |
| kJ | 32 | 23 | 17 | 21 | — | — | 144 | 179 | 40 | 113 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 3 | 42 | — | 21 | 6 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 592 | 1033 | 305 | 95 | 835 | 592 | 154 | 154 | 37 | 37 | 17 | 37 | 240 | 240 | 37 | 117 | 37 | 521 | 37 | 115 |
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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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