Bald Head Island: Across from Bald Head Island Villas on South Bald Head Wynd
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.
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.
- Jan60° high35° low
- Feb62° high38° low
- Mar68° high43° low
- Apr76° high51° low
- May83° high60° low
- Jun88° high69° low
- Jul92° high73° low
- Aug90° high71° low
- Sep87° high66° low
- Oct79° high54° low
- Nov70° high44° low
- Dec63° high38° low
Nearby
- Cape Fear TrailHiking0.5 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Basin TrailHiking8 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)