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Bald Head Island: Across from Bald Head Island Villas on South Bald Head Wynd

North Carolina

About

Bald Head Island: Across from Bald Head Island Villas on South Bald Head Wynd is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 1.4 miles from the community of Bald Head Island. The island manages the access, which sits across South Bald Head Wynd from the Bald Head Island Villas. Parking is available at the access, and there is no fee to use it. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a weather station near Southport show highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October, while July highs reach about 92°F. Several short trails start close by. The Cape Fear Trail is about half a mile away, and the Fort Holmes Trail and Sabal Palm Trail are each about 0.6 miles off. The Dowitcher Trail is roughly 0.7 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Small lot

Fee

Free

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Bald Head Island: Across from Bald Head Island Villas on South Bald Head Wynd

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: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 35–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 9.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan60° high35° low
  2. Feb62° high38° low
  3. Mar68° high43° low
  4. Apr76° high51° low
  5. May83° high60° low
  6. Jun88° high69° low
  7. Jul92° high73° low
  8. Aug90° high71° low
  9. Sep87° high66° low
  10. Oct79° high54° low
  11. Nov70° high44° low
  12. Dec63° high38° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Bald Head Island, North Carolina · 1.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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