Mason's Inlet
A transient sandbar peel near Mason's Inlet on the north end of Wrightsville Beach that can throw punchy lefts when southeast swell lines up with the shifting inlet bars. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mason's Inlet in North Carolina.
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The Wave
When the long-period SE groundswells line up with a W-WNW offshore breeze the inlet produces punchy lefts.
Tides slightly above mid-rising usually firm the peaks while very low or high tides tend to close sections.
Lineup Guide
Locals warn the peak shifts with the inlet’s migrating sandbars and a strong rip often runs near the main takeoff - keep your eyes on the channel.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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