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Masonboro Island Surf Forecast

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Masonboro Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.65s
Wind
4mph
SW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 7sESE
Secondary
1.0ft @ 8sE
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 8sSE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 6s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm

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Masonboro Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Masonboro Island?
The current wave height at Masonboro Island is 2-3ft with a 7.65s swell period. Wind is SW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
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.