Bald Head Island: Adjacent to Gazebo in Harbor Village off of Turks Head Court
About
This public beach access point sits on Bald Head Island in North Carolina, next to the gazebo in Harbor Village off Turks Head Court. The town of Bald Head Island is about 1.3 miles away, and the access is managed by Bald Head Island. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October, compared with highs near 92°F in July. Short trails lie close by. The Dowitcher Trail and Dogwood Trail are each about 0.8 mile away, the Fort Holmes Trail is about 0.9 mile off, and the Cape Fear Trail is roughly 1.1 miles away.
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
Bald Head Island: Adjacent to Gazebo in Harbor Village off of Turks Head Court
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, 8 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
- Dowitcher TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking1 mi
- Cape Fear TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Basin TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking7.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Bald Head Island: Adjacent to Gazebo in Harbor Village off of Turks Head Court
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
60° / 35°
8 wet
Feb
62° / 38°
8 wet
Mar
68° / 43°
8 wet
Apr
76° / 51°
7 wet
May
83° / 60°
8 wet
Jun
88° / 69°
9 wet
Jul
92° / 73°
10 wet
Aug
90° / 71°
11 wet
Sep
87° / 66°
9 wet
Oct
79° / 54°
7 wet
Nov
70° / 44°
7 wet
Dec
63° / 38°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Southport 5 N, NC, 8 mi away at 20 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.