Bald Head Island: Directly adjacent to Lot 2255 on South Bald Head Wynd
About
This public beach access point on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, sits directly next to Lot 2255 on South Bald Head Wynd. The island is managed by Bald Head Island, and the access lies about 1.2 miles from the community of Bald Head Island. It has parking, and there is no fee to use it. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Southport show October highs around 79°F and May highs near 83°F. Summer runs hotter, with July highs averaging about 92°F. Several short trails are close by. Sabal Palm Trail is about 1.6 miles away, Dowitcher Trail and Dogwood Trail are each about 1.8 miles off, and Fort Holmes Trail is roughly 2 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: Directly adjacent to Lot 2255 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, 10 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
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking2 mi
- Cape Fear TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Basin TrailHiking7.9 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
