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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Carolina Beach Inlet (S46A)

Carolina Beach Inlet creates a dynamic zone where ocean and inlet waters meet with stronger currents and variable conditions better suited for intermediate to advanced swimmers. Inlet environments demand experience reading water movement and handling currents. Tip: Only swim during slack tide when currents are minimal; avoid flood and ebb tide periods.

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Carolina Beach Inlet (S46A)

34.0754, -77.8866

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Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
34.0754, -77.8866

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