Masonboro Island Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6.85s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.0ft @ 7sSE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorPatience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-10mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|5-6mph SSE
Forecast Charts
Masonboro Island Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Masonboro Island is an undeveloped barrier island accessible only by boat from Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach. The east-facing beach breaks pick up E and SE Atlantic swells well, with the remote island setting keeping crowds minimal. A good adventure option when Wrightsville and Carolina Beach are too crowded.
Isolation — boat access onlyNo services on islandShifting sandbarsChanging conditions
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Masonboro Island Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Masonboro Island?
The current wave height at Masonboro Island is 1-2ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Masonboro Island surf forecast?
Our Masonboro Island forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Masonboro Island?
The current breaking wave height at Masonboro Island is 1-2ft, produced by a 3ft SE wind swell swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Masonboro Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Masonboro Island is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.