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 October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150) (41110) is reporting water temperature 73°F, air temperature 67°F, and wave height 4.9 ft at a 5-second dominant period.
- Water temperature
- 73°F
- Air temperature
- 67°F
- Wave height
- 4.9 ft @ 5 s
Observed October 19, 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
- What is the water temperature at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2?
- Sea surface temperature at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2 was 73°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 41110 (Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2?
- Air temperature at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2 was 67°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 41110 (Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)).
- How big are the waves at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2?
- Significant wave height at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2 was 4.9 ft, with a 5-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 41110 (Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)). Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves — individual waves can be larger.
- Which direction are the waves coming from at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2?
- Waves at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2 were arriving from 67° true (ENE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 41110 (Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)).
- What is the swell at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2?
- The swell at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2 had a significant height of 2.0 ft at a 13-second peak period, arriving from the ESE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 41110 (Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2?
- The wind-wave component at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2 had a significant height of 4.3 ft at a 5-second peak period, from the ENE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 41110 (Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Masonboro Inlet, ILM2 as very steep, with a significant wave height of 4.6 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:30 UTC by NOAA station 41110 (Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- 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.