The most detailed information about the water temperature in Masonboro in Atlantic Ocean (North Carolina, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Masonboro for a week.
Water temperature in Masonboro right now
data updated 28 minutes ago65°F
yesterday: 64°F
a week ago: 59°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Masonboro is 65.3°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 71°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 64°F. Water temperature range in Masonboro in April is from 57 to 73 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Masonboro will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 66°F.
Table of water temperature values in Masonboro
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 12 | 16.8°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 13 | 16.3°C | 18.5°C | |
| Apr 14 | 16.2°C | 18.5°C | |
| Apr 15 | 16.5°C | 19.0°C | |
| Apr 16 | 16.4°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 17 | 17.8°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 18 | 17.9°C | 19.3°C | |
| Apr 19 | 18.5°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 20 | 19.8°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 21 | 19.5°C | 18.5°C | |
| Apr 22 | 20.3°C | 19.3°C | |
| Apr 23 | 19.8°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 24 | 20.0°C | 19.0°C | |
| Apr 25 | 20.5°C | 19.4°C | |
| Apr 26 | 19.8°C | 18.8°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Masonboro
Water temperature in Masonboro by month
Masonboro located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 34 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in March, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Masonboro there are 208 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In November. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Masonboro is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 61°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 75°F. Minimum water temperature (55°F) in Masonboro it happens in January, maximum (83°F) in July.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Masonboro changes in each specific month:
Masonboro: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Wrightsville Beach | 65°C | 6km |
| Myrtle Grove | 65°C | 7km |
| Sea Breeze | 64°C | 14km |
| Carolina Beach | 65°C | 17km |
| Kure Beach | 64°C | 21km |
| Topsail Beach | 64°C | 29km |
| Southport | 64°C | 33km |
| Fort Caswell | 64°C | 36km |
| Bald Head Island | 63°C | 37km |
| Caswell Beach | 65°C | 37km |
| Surf City | 64°C | 39km |
| Oak Island | 64°C | 40km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Palm Beach, its value is 78°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 56°F.
Water temperature data in Masonboro and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 11 kilometers. This is Wilmington International (ILM) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Masonboro: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Masonboro
11km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 34%
9km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 21%
12km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 18%
15km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 54%
12km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 95%
10km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 37%
7km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 66%
11km/hhumidity: 53%, clouds: 61%
15km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 63%
10km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 92%
15km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 96%
15km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 100%
20km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
23km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 100%
25km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 100%
25km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 100%
28km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 100%
23km/hhumidity: 96%, clouds: 100%
22km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
21km/hhumidity: 95%, clouds: 100%
17km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 100%
15km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 100%
17km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 100%
15km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
15km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 95%, clouds: 100%
15km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 65%
17km/hhumidity: 47%, clouds: 0%
17km/hhumidity: 42%, clouds: 0%
13km/hhumidity: 49%, clouds: 0%
7km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 0%
3km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 4%
5km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 2%
