Bald Head Island: South end of Coquina Trail off of South Bald Head Wynd
About
Bald Head Island: South end of Coquina Trail off of South Bald Head Wynd is a public beach access point on Bald Head Island in North Carolina. It sits about a mile from the island's town of the same name, at the south end of the Coquina Trail where it meets South Bald Head Wynd, and the island itself manages the land. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Southport weather station put April highs around 76°F and October highs around 79°F, while July climbs to about 92°F. Several short hikes lie close by. The Sabal Palm Trail is about a mile away, and the Dowitcher and Dogwood trails are each about 1.3 miles off. The Fort Holmes Trail is roughly 1.5 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: South end of Coquina Trail off of 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, 9.9 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 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Cape Fear TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Basin TrailHiking8 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
