Masonboro Inlet surf forecast

Wrightsville Beach · North Carolina · United States

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Jetty at the inlet that peels left on northeast groundswell with a northwest wind, but only works occasionally. Gets crowded when it fires; rips and sharks both present.

Break

beach break, lefts; faces ESE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NNE, NE, ENE

Best wind

WNW, NW, NNW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Aug-Nov hurricane swells, plus winter nor'easters

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

rips; sharks

Nearby spots

• Oceanic Pier, Wrightsville Beach
• Mason Inlet, Wilmington
• Wrightsville Beach, Wrightsville Beach
• Surf City Pier, Surf City
• Bogue Inlet Pier, Emerald Isle
• Triple S Pier, Topsail Beach

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