Station Name: Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.142, -77.715

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 11 at 4:06AM EDT until June 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 4:06 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 11 at 4:33AM EDT until June 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 4:33 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout and beaches from Surf City to Beaufort Inlet. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.