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

Heat Advisory issued June 14 at 2:24AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:24 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 2:42AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:42 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong South to North longshore current expected during this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning 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 14 at 2:42AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:42 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Moderate to Strong West to East longshore expected during this afternoon and evening. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning 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 13 at 8:04PM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:04 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

Heat Advisory issued June 14 at 2:19AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Mainland portions of eastern North Carolina away from the coast. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.