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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 12:45PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:45 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 10:35AM EST until February 2 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:35 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 1:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 1:37PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will become impossible and life threatening. Blowing and drifting snow is likely, particularly in open areas. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.