Atlantic Beach: 1405 West Fort Macon Road
About
Atlantic Beach: 1405 West Fort Macon Road is a public beach access point on the North Carolina coast, managed by the town of Atlantic Beach. The access sits about 1.5 miles from the town center, giving a straightforward way to reach the sand along West Fort Macon Road. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. A nearby weather station records typical average highs of 76°F in May and 74°F in October, with summer highs reaching about 86°F in July and August. For time off the beach, the Alice G. Hoffman Nature Trail and the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Trail are each about 3.5 miles away. The Atlantic Beach Connector Path is about 4 miles off, and Oyster Point Camp offers camping about 4.3 miles from the access.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Atlantic Beach: 1405 West Fort Macon Road
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–83°F and lows of 46–72°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Atlantic Beach Wtp, NC weather station, 1.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan54° high39° low
- Feb55° high40° low
- Mar61° high46° low
- Apr68° high55° low
- May76° high64° low
- Jun83° high72° low
- Jul86° high76° low
- Aug86° high75° low
- Sep83° high71° low
- Oct74° high60° low
- Nov65° high50° low
- Dec57° high43° low
Nearby
- Alice G. Hoffman Nature TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Atlantic Beach Connector PathHiking4 mi
- Elliott Coues Nature TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Oyster Point CampCamping4.3 mi
- Neusiok TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Inner Loop Trail (Green)Hiking5.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
