Mason's Inlet
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Longboards only, be ready for a long paddle but the wave is exceptionally long and on a good day you can get a 1 minute ride.
Location
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Drive to Shell Island at Wrightsville Beach and park next to the hotel. Walk about 15 minutes north and you'll see the inlet and waves breaking about 100 yards out.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Beauregard
1.91 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Carolina Beach
11.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Wrightsville beach
12.38 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |