Bald Head Island: South end of Sandspur Trail off of South Bald Head Wynd
About
Bald Head Island: South end of Sandspur Trail off of South Bald Head Wynd is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by Bald Head Island. It sits about a mile from the town of Bald Head Island, at the south end of Sandspur Trail where it meets South Bald Head Wynd. The most comfortable beach weather tends to come in late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Southport show May highs around 83°F and October highs near 79°F, while July peaks at about 92°F. Several short trails lie close by. Sabal Palm Trail is under a mile away, and Dowitcher Trail, Dogwood Trail and Fort Holmes Trail are each about a mile off.
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 Sandspur 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, 9.7 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 TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking1 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking1 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Cape Fear TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Basin TrailHiking8 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
