This shoaling between these ICW buoys appears to be in the mouth of the Waterway’s intersection with Mason Inlet. Mid to high tide is recommended for passage in this intersection where shoaling and shifting channels are very common.

1. MOST RECENT ACOE SURVEY DATED 01JUL24 SHOWS THAT SHOALING COMPLETELY SPANS CHANNEL IVO NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER NEAR MASON INLET CROSSING BETWEEN NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER BUOY 121A (39598) AND NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER LIGHT 122 (39660). NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER LIGHT 122 IS DESTROYED AND IS MARKED WITH A TRLB