Masonboro Water Temperature

(Today) 2025

10.1°C / 50.1°F

The water will feel cold. All but the most ardent watersports enthusiasts will be thinking of packing up for the winter. If not we'd suggest a thick 5/4mm wetsuit along with some boots and a hood.

Current weather

11°C / 52°F
(clear sky)
Partly cloudy
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
42%

The measurements for the water temperature in Masonboro, North Carolina are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Masonboro water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Masonboro average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Masonboro
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 11.3 10.1 10.9 13.7 17.1 22.7 25.9 26.8 25.2 20.9 16.9 13.6
Max °C 18.8 16.6 16.7 20.9 24.3 27.4 28.7 29 27.8 26.7 21.8 19
Min °F 55.3 52.7 53.9 59.5 65.7 74.7 79.7 81.1 78.4 71.9 64.3 58.6
Max °F 62.8 59.2 59.7 66.7 72.9 79.4 82.5 83.3 81 77.7 69.2 64

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 82.2°F / 27.9°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 55.9°F / 13.3°C.


7 day tide forecast for Masonboro

TueWedThuFriSatSunMon
  • Low 4:39am
    (0.17m)
  • High 10:59am
    (0.97m)
  • Low 4:47pm
    (0.11m)
  • High 11:34pm
    (1.1m)
  • Low 5:32am
    (0.24m)
  • High 11:39am
    (0.91m)
  • Low 5:36pm
    (0.16m)
  • High 12:18am
    (1.08m)
  • Low 6:38am
    (0.28m)
  • High 12:21pm
    (0.86m)
  • Low 6:39pm
    (0.18m)
  • High 1:07am
    (1.07m)
  • Low 7:47am
    (0.29m)
  • High 1:10pm
    (0.82m)
  • Low 7:45pm
    (0.17m)
  • High 2:07am
    (1.07m)
  • Low 8:48am
    (0.25m)
  • High 2:15pm
    (0.81m)
  • Low 8:44pm
    (0.13m)
  • High 3:16am
    (1.12m)
  • Low 9:43am
    (0.2m)
  • High 3:30pm
    (0.85m)
  • Low 9:40pm
    (0.06m)
  • High 4:17am
    (1.21m)
  • Low 10:34am
    (0.12m)
  • High 4:31pm
    (0.94m)
  • Low 10:33pm
    (-0.02m)
7 day tide times for Masonboro

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Masonboro Inlet, North Carolina) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.