Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150) (41110) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data

NOAA station 41110, Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150), reports real-time marine conditions from 34.144°N, 77.715°W in the western North Atlantic (North Carolina). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.

Current conditions at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)

As of August 21, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150) (41110) is reporting water temperature 85°F, air temperature 85°F, and wave height 2.0 ft at an 8-second dominant period.

Water temperature
85°F
Air temperature
85°F
Wave height
2.0 ft @ 8 s

Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 41110. Readings update about every 10 minutes.

What NOAA buoy 41110 measures

As a NOAA meteorological station, 41110 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.

What to watch in the western North Atlantic

Conditions along the Atlantic coast are driven by swell direction and the shifting western edge of the Gulf Stream. Northeast winds against an outgoing tide stack up steep, dangerous seas at inlets, and water temperature can change 10–20°F over just a few miles as the Gulf Stream boundary moves.

Frequently asked questions

Where is NOAA buoy 41110 located?
Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150) (41110) reports from 34.144°N, 77.715°W in the western North Atlantic (North Carolina).
How often is NOAA buoy 41110 updated?
Station 41110 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
What does NOAA buoy 41110 measure?
Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
Is Big Buoy free to use?
Yes. Live data for Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150) and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.

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